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Lower limb alignment in young female athletes is associated with knee joint moments during the drop vertical jump

Author(s) -

Jacques Riad

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

archives of sports medicine and physiotherapy

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2641-3108

DOI - 10.17352/asmp.000008

Subject(s) - valgus , anterior cruciate ligament , knee joint , athletes , jump , orthodontics , medicine , joint (building) , drop (telecommunication) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , anatomy , physical therapy , physics , structural engineering , surgery , engineering , telecommunications , quantum mechanics

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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