Sex differences in ACL loading and strain during typical athletic movements: a musculoskeletal simulation analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-018-04062-w
Abstract: PurposeFemale athletes experience anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries at a much greater rate than males, yet the mechanisms responsible for this are not well-understood. The current investigation aimed using a musculoskeletal simulation-based approach, to examine… read more here.
Keywords: differences acl; musculoskeletal simulation; sex differences; simulation ... See more keywords
Lower extremity muscle contributions to ACL loading during a stop-jump task.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110426
Abstract: Landing is considered a high-risk movement, especially landings from a stop-jump task, as they are often associated with lower extremity injuries, such as anterior cruciate ligament injuries (ACL). Females demonstrate lower extremity landing mechanics that… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; extremity; muscle; stop jump ... See more keywords
The influence of muscle-tendon forces on ACL loading during jump landing: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.11138/mltj/2017.7.1.125
Abstract: BACKGROUND The goal of this review is to summarise and discuss the reported influence of muscle-tendon forces on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading during the jump-landing task by means of biomechanical analyses of the healthy… read more here.
Keywords: tendon forces; review; muscle tendon; acl loading ... See more keywords