Article
A Model-Based Approach To Predict Neuromuscular Control Patterns That Minimize ACL Forces During Jump Landing
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3791-3750
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2021
Disciplines
Abstract
Jump landing is a common situation leading to knee injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in sports. Although neuromuscular control is considered as a key injury risk factor, there is a lack of knowledge regarding optimum control strategies that reduce ACL forces during jump landing. In the present study, a musculoskeletal model-based computational approach
is presented that allows identifying neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing. The approach is demonstrated for a jump landing maneuver in downhill skiing, which is one out of three main injury mechanisms in competitive skiing.
DOI
10.1080/10255842.2020.1842376
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Publisher's PDF
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Citation Information
Dieter Heinrich, Antonie J van den Bogert, Robert Csapo and Werner Nachbauer. "A Model-Based Approach To Predict Neuromuscular Control Patterns That Minimize ACL Forces During Jump Landing" Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering Vol. 24 Iss. 6 (2021) p. 612 - 622 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/antonie_vandenbogert/121/