"Are Ankle Injury Prevention Programs Effective for Youth Sports?"
- Julian Simpson
- Nov 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 22, 2025
"Are Ankle Injury Prevention Programs Effective for Youth Sports?"
Nearly 1 in 6 Children aged 5 to 18 will participate in youth-organised sporting activities
In America, 2 million sports injuries occur each year, and research is being completed on how to prevent these injuries from occurring
Which parts are most likely to be injured?
The ankle and knee
The most common types are contusions and strains
When people are injured, the return to play time ranges from 15 to 19 days. Severe injuries take 105 days or longer if surgery is required
Why injury prevention programs?
It has been shown that injury prevention programs can reduce injuries by 28% to 80% and that these programs can be successful in youth and young adults when performed for as little as 20 minutes per week.
Programs were most likely to be successful when implemented in both 15-minute and 20-minute blocks and utilised at least twice per week.
There was no difference in success when programs were initiated during the preseason or in-season; however, utilising a program for 3 to 6 months showed the best results
Sports Chiropractic
Q: What is sports chiropractic?It’s chiropractic care designed for athletes and active people to enhance performance, recovery, and injury prevention.
Q: What injuries can a sports chiropractor treat?We commonly treat sprains, strains, lower back pain, shoulder injuries, and muscle tightness.
Q: Is sports chiropractic only for professionals?No, it’s for anyone active — from weekend joggers to competitive athletes.
Q: Can chiropractic improve athletic performance?Yes, by optimising joint movement, posture, and muscle balance.
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Reference
Berkey R, Sunesara A, Allen L, Pontiff R, DeVries A, Fisher SR. Ankle Injury Prevention Programs for Youth Sports: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Sports Health. 2024 Feb 26:19417381241231588. doi: 10.1177/19417381241231588. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38406839.
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