Lower limb alignment in young female athletes is associated with knee joint moments during the drop vertical jump
Journal: Archives of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-12-31
Authors : Jacques Riad Katarina Hjältman; Scott Coleman;
Page : 021-025
Keywords : Jacques Riad*; Katarina Hjältman and Scott Colemanation;
Abstract
Background: Increased rotational forces and knee valgus forces puts strain on the anterior cruciate ligament, frequently ruptured in female athletes. Increased internal hip rotation and increased knee valgus alignment, possible risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament rupture, are more common in women than men.
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