Publications by authors named "Alyssa M Stirling"
Enhanced understanding of dynamic postural stability (DPS) has the potential to curtail lower extremity injuries with important implications for athletic and scientific populations. The ability to stabilize following dynamic tasks such as jumping is dependent on several intrinsic factors, including ligamentous laxity, proprioception, and neuromuscular control. Ballet dancers are a unique group of aesthetic performers who frequently must perform unipedal balance during dynamic tasks.
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- Joint immobilization can alter neural excitability but most studies focus on rigid methods, while real-world injuries often use dynamic devices like boots and splints.
- This study tested 12 healthy individuals to see if walking in different ankle immobilization devices affects neural excitability and stiffness.
- Results showed no significant changes in cortical excitability, reflexive excitability, or ankle stiffness after 30 minutes of ambulation, suggesting that any changes in neural excitability seen in previous studies are likely due to long-term adaptations rather than immediate effects.