Running Gait Adaptations Following Lateral Ankle Sprain in Adolescent Runners (ptinquest.com)

• Increased knee flexion and hip adduction post-ankle sprain
• Reduced plantarflexion as compensation
• Potential for increased injury risk long-term

"A study on adolescent runners found that a history of lateral ankle sprain leads to altered running gait, including increased knee flexion and hip adduction, and decreased ankle plantarflexion. These adaptations are linked to soft tissue impairments."