Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Open Access
From Pelvis to Foot: A Functional Approach to Preventing Ankle Sprains in Athletes
Jun 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2283.jsem-26-6247
Gabriel QuinteroCorresponding author
Background Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries in sports, often characterized by high recurrence rates despite appropriate local treatment. Traditional approaches primarily focus on the injured joint, with limited attention to proximal biomechanical factors that may predispose athletes…