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The effects of postseason break on knee biomechanics and lower extremity EMG in a stop-jump task: implications for ACL injury
Journal of Applied Biomechanics
  • Boyi Dai, University of Wyoming
  • Christopher J. Sorensen, Washington University
  • Timothy R Derrick, Iowa State University
  • Jason C Gillette, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
12-1-2012
DOI
10.1123/jab.28.6.708
Abstract

The effects of training on biomechanical risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have been investigated, but the effects of detraining have received little attention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a one-month postseason break on knee biomechanics and lower extremity electromyography (EMG) during a stop-jump task. A postseason break is the phase between two seasons when no regular training routines are performed. Twelve NCAA female volleyball players participated in two stop-jump tests before and after the postseason break. Knee kinematics, kinetics, quadriceps EMG, and hamstring EMG were assessed. After one month of postseason break, the players demonstrated significantly decreased jump height, decreased initial knee flexion angle, decreased knee flexion angle at peak anterior tibial resultant force, decreased prelanding vastus lateralis EMG, and decreased prelanding biceps femoris EMG as compared with prebreak. No significant differences were observed for frontal plane biomechanics and quadriceps and hamstring landing EMG between prebreak and postbreak. Although it is still unknown whether internal ACL loading changes after a postseason break, the more extended knee movement pattern may present an increased risk factor for ACL injuries.

Comments

This accepted manuscript is an article published as Dai B, Sorensen C, Derrick TR & Gillette JC. (2012). The effects of postseason break on knee biomechanics and lower extremity EMG in a stop-jump task: implications for ACL injury. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 28(6): 708-717.Doi: 10.1123/jab.28.6.708. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
Human Kinetics
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Boyi Dai, Christopher J. Sorensen, Timothy R Derrick and Jason C Gillette. "The effects of postseason break on knee biomechanics and lower extremity EMG in a stop-jump task: implications for ACL injury" Journal of Applied Biomechanics Vol. 28 Iss. 6 (2012) p. 708 - 717
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/timothy_derrick/8/