An investigation into the effects of active plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the left and right ankles of motorcyclists.
Item
- Title
- An investigation into the effects of active plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the left and right ankles of motorcyclists.
- Author(s)
- Miles, J
- Abstract
- Introduction: The aim of this research project was to explore the effects of motorcycle riding upon active dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the left and right ankles, and compare that with those of non-Motorcyclists. For a motorcyclist left and right foot manoeuvres differ somewhat, as the left foot operates the gears with plantar and dorsiflexion, and the right foot operates the rear brake with just plantarflexion. This is a repetitive motion that is constant when riding a motorcycle. The hypothesis is that riding a motorcycle causes a significant difference in plantar and dorsiflexion of the left and right feet of motorcyclists compared to non-motorcyclists The null hypothesis is that riding a motorcycle does not cause a significant difference in plantar and dorsiflexion of the left and right feet of motorcyclists compared to non-motorcyclists This research is one tailed as there is a prediction that specific outcome will be proven. Method:100 subjects were recruited, evenly divided into 50 motorcyclists and 50 non-motorcyclists. All the subjects were male, aged between 21- 77 with a wide range of motorcycle experience. The subjects completed a short consent form giving details about their motorcycle riding, motorcycle experience, type of boots worn and any trauma or motorcycle accidents they have experienced. The subjects then had their active ranges of plantar and dorsiflexion (both left and right ankles) measured in degrees using a goniometer, as well as their ankle girth using a standard tape measure. Results:The results showed that there was significant difference in plantarflexion on the right and left ankles, but no significant difference in dorsiflexion on the right and left ankles, when comparing motorcyclists with non-motorcyclists. The correlation between ankle girth and plantarflexion and dorsiflexion on either foot showed no statistical difference, or statistical significance.Conclusion:This study has shown a statistical difference in plantarflexion in both right and left ankles only, between both motorcyclists and non-motorcyclists, which exhibits a foundation for further investigation to assess the range of movement at the ankle joint in motorcyclists.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2014
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:43:40
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15512
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Motorcycle, Ankle ROM
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- 0
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- Thesis
Miles, J, “An investigation into the effects of active plantarflexion and dorsiflexion of the left and right ankles of motorcyclists.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 6, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/652