Gender Differences In Hip Strength, Muscle Activation, And Dynamic Stability During A Functional Landing Task

Context: Dynamic instability has been associated with altered neuromuscular control and increased demand on joint stabilizing structures. Gender differences in sensorimotor control strategies in hip muscles used to stabilize after landing may reflect a risk factor for non-contact lower extremity inj...

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Published in:Journal of athletic training 2007-06, Vol.42 (2), p.S-103
Main Authors: Stearne, D J, Davis, K F, Sitler, M R, Tierney, R T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Context: Dynamic instability has been associated with altered neuromuscular control and increased demand on joint stabilizing structures. Gender differences in sensorimotor control strategies in hip muscles used to stabilize after landing may reflect a risk factor for non-contact lower extremity injury. Objective: To determine if gender differences exist in hip muscle strength and activation as well as time to center of mass stabilization (TCMS) during a functional landing task. Conclusions: Despite gender differences in hip neuromuscular control strategies in preparation for landing, males and females were similar in achieving dynamic stability after ground contact. The extent to which this occurs during more demanding functional tasks is yet to be determined and may be important in explaining gender differences in lower extremity acute non-contact injury risk, including non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
ISSN:1062-6050