236 Anthropometrics and knee dynamic valgus as explanatory factors for landing kinetics and ACL injury risk: a female football cohort study

BackgroundDue to the devastating impact of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has on the female athlete´s career, anthropometrics and biomechanics-related risk factor screenings have been widely designed. However, the relation of aberrant movement patterns and other anthropometrical variabl...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2021-11, Vol.55 (Suppl 1), p.A92-A92
Main Authors: Bikandi, Eder, Amú-Ruiz, Francisco, Gómez, Aitziber, Lekue, Jose Antonio, Larruskain, Jon, Monasterio, Xabier, Arce, Julen, Setuain, Igor, Izquierdo, Mikel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body measurements
Cohort analysis
Data collection
Football
Joint and ligament injuries
Kinematics
Knee
Ligaments
Poster Presentations
Soccer
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Summary:BackgroundDue to the devastating impact of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury has on the female athlete´s career, anthropometrics and biomechanics-related risk factor screenings have been widely designed. However, the relation of aberrant movement patterns and other anthropometrical variables still remains controversial.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyse if lower limb anthropometrics and knee kinematics could explain landing kinetics during a drop jump maneuver, as primary ACL injury risk factors in a female football environment.DesignProspective cross-sectional descriptive study. Testing methodology was settled inside an anatomical, biomechanical and functional conditioning risk factor screening. Data collection was made during the pre-season period.Setting4 different teams from the region of the Basque Country (Spain). 2 youth second teams and 2 senior teams competing in the Spanish second division.Patients (or Participants)64 youth female football players (age 20,32±4,9). Every available (non-injured) athlete was included. No lost participants during the data collection.Interventions (or Assessment of Risk Factors)Pelvic width and femur length were measured as anthropometrical gold variables. Knee valgus kinematics and landing kinetics during the bilateral and unilateral drop jump were registered.Main Outcome MeasurementsKnee valgus kinematic data (femur-tibia angle
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2021-IOC.218