Open AccessThe Influence of Asymptomatic Hypermobility on Unanticipated Cutting Biomechanics
Author(s) -
Ivana Hanzlíková,
Jim Richards,
Josie Athens,
Kim HébertLosier
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
sports health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.212
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1941-7381
pISSN - 1941-0921
DOI - 10.1177/1941738121999063
Subject(s) - asymptomatic , anterior cruciate ligament , valgus , medicine , ankle , joint hypermobility , population , physical medicine and rehabilitation , biomechanics , orthodontics , confounding , physical therapy , pelvis , surgery , anatomy , environmental health
Generalized joint hypermobility is an important risk factor for knee injuries, including to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Examining movement patterns specific to hypermobile individuals during sport-specific movements could facilitate development of targeted recommendations and injury prevention programs for this population.