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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.3, No. 1)

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Page : 001-005

Keywords : Knee moments; Female athletes; Anterior cruciate ligament; Physical examination;

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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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