Trunk and hip control neuromuscular training for the prevention of knee joint injury.
This article provide evidences to outline a novel theory used to define the mechanisms related to increased risk of ACL injury in female athletes. In addition, this discussion will include theoretical constructs for the description of the mechanisms that lead to increased risk. Finally, a clinical application section will outline novel neuromuscular training techniques designed to target deficits that underlie the proposed mechanism of increased risk of knee injury in female athletes.
Myer
Gregory D
GD
Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center and Human Performance Laboratory Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, 3333 Burnet Avenue; MLC 10001, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. greg.myer@cchmc.org
Chu
Donald A
DA
Brent
Jensen L
JL
Hewett
Timothy E
TE
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006615:Hip / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D053580:Muscle Strength / Q000502:physiology; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors