Association between trunk muscles characteristics with lower limb injuries: A systematic review

•Lower limb injuries are the majority of sport injuries in sports involve running and jumping.•The aim of this study was to review studies conducted on the association between stabilizer muscles characteristics with lower limb injuries.•The results of reviewed studies indicate that size, endurance,...

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Published in:Physical therapy in sport 2018-07, Vol.32, p.301-307
Main Authors: Emami, M., Mohseni Bandpei, M.A., Rahmani, N., Biglarian, A., Taghipour, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Ankle
Athletes
Electromyography
Football
Muscle function
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Pain
Physical therapy
Risk factors
Soccer
Sports injuries
Sports medicine
Studies
Systematic review
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Summary:•Lower limb injuries are the majority of sport injuries in sports involve running and jumping.•The aim of this study was to review studies conducted on the association between stabilizer muscles characteristics with lower limb injuries.•The results of reviewed studies indicate that size, endurance, strength and activity of stabilizer muscles are related to lower limb injuries.•Further research is needed to support the findings of this study and to assess the effect of stabilization exercises to reduce the rate of injuries.
ISSN:1466-853X
1873-1600
DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.013