Abstract:

Background: Ankle inversion injures are frequently encountered in Sport and most time players go back to sport with some residual deficits in ankle joint like instability and inefficient motor control of the ankle segment. For prevention some balance tests and digital balance devices are used to improve motor control ankle segment and balance skill. But in these approaches, balance tests are not effective and digital devices are not affordable in general usage. Biomechanical Balance Platform Device (BBPD) is designed to measure reaction time of motions of the ankle segment during dynamic balance performance to monitor motor control of ankle segment. The aim of the study is to assess internal consistency of the measurements obtained from BBPD to determine reliability of the device. Participants: Twenty athletes (19,2 ± 1,1 years) participated the study. Three measurement sessions were organized two days apart. It was told to the participants not to perform exercise with high intensity (non-tiring activity) until measurements complete. Results: In statistical analyzing the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used for estimating internal consistency of the measurements of tree trials. In determining best result of reaction time score, the Cronbach’s Alpha (CA) was 0,89 value, in number of reaction movements the CA was 0,92 value. So the reliability of the device determined as highly reliable. Discussions: The aim of the study was to determine level of the reliability of the BBPD. In the light of the results BBPD can be used as a rehabilitation or training device to rehabilitate injured athletes and to get athletes improve motor control in order not to encounter ankle injuries.

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