Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	108858
Country	Brazil

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Normative values of ankle strength and its importance for rehabilitation and return to activity: A cross-sectional study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Lucas Furtado da Fonseca, Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Thiago Resende Inojossa, Eduardo Souza Maciel, Cesar de Cesar Netto, Nacime Salomão Mansur and Diego Costa Astur
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Corresponding Author	Lucas Furtado da Fonseca, Associate Professor, MD, Researcher, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, R. Sena Madureira, 1500 - Vila Clementino, Sao Paulo 04024-900, Brazil. contato@drlucasfonseca.med.br
Key Words	Ankle ligament injuries; Ankle tendinopathies; Isokinetics; Dynamometry; Isokinetic strength
Core Tip	Normative isokinetic strength values for non-athletic ankles serve as essential benchmarks for guiding rehabilitation and return-to-sport criteria. The findings reveal notable gender-based differences in maximum torque values, while showing no significant correlation with age or body mass index. Balanced Limb Symmetry Index and Muscular Deficiency Index across movements highlight the importance of standardization. These outcomes offer a robust framework for refining non-surgical treatments, developing targeted strength restoration programs, and reducing the risk of recurring injuries.
Citation	da Fonseca LF, Jeyaraman M, Jeyaraman N, Inojossa TR, Maciel ES, Cesar Netto C, Mansur NS, Astur DC. Normative values of ankle strength and its importance for rehabilitation and return to activity: A cross-sectional study. World J Orthop 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-25 10:01
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-25 10:01
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Return for Revision	2025-05-07 03:05
Revised	2025-05-28 18:08
Second Decision	2025-08-28 02:40
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-08-28 08:55
Articles in Press	2025-08-28 08:55
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