TitleThe association between lower extremity energy absorption and biomechanical factors related to anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsNorcross, MF, J Blackburn, T, Goerger, BM, Padua, DA
JournalClinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
Volume25
Issue10
Pagination1031-6
Date Published2010 Dec
KeywordsMovement
Abstract

Greater total energy absorption by the lower extremity musculature during landing may reduce stresses placed on capsuloligamentous tissues with differences in joint contributions to energy absorption potentially affecting anterior cruciate ligament injury risk. However, the relationships between energy absorption and prospectively identified biomechanical factors associated with non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury have yet to be demonstrated.