Purpose

To evaluate the influence of preparation time and leg strength on cutting biomechanics of the penultimate step and final step during a 60-degree cutting task.

Time commitment

This research study involves a single data collection session lasting approximately 90-100 minutes.

To qualify

To qualify for participation in this study, you must:

• Be between the ages of 18-29.
• Not be pregnant.
• Have experience participating in a sport or activity that requires vertical jumping and cutting within the past 24 months.
• Regularly participate in at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
• Be free of any current injuries or illnesses that may limit your ability to perform regular physical activity.
• Have no lower extremity or low back injuries in the previous 6 months that limited your regular physical activity for longer than 3 days.
• Have no history of low back, hip, knee, or ankle surgery.

Research team

• Lead student investigator: Kyle DeRosia, MS, CSCS
• Primary Investigator: Samuel T Johnson, PhD, ATC, CSCS

Contact

If you are interested in participating, please contact Kyle DeRosia at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 586-610-3881