Gender differences among sagittal plane knee kinematic and ground reaction force characteristics during a rapid sprint and cut maneuver

C. Roger James; Phillip S. Sizer; David W. Starch; Thurmon E. Lockhart; James Slauterbeck

doi:10.1080/02701367.2004.10609131

Gender differences among sagittal plane knee kinematic and ground reaction force characteristics during a rapid sprint and cut maneuver

C. Roger James, Phillip S. Sizer, David W. Starch, Thurmon E. Lockhart, James Slauterbeck

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Abstract

Women are more prone to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during cutting sports than men. The purpose of this study was to examine knee kinematic and ground reaction forces (GRF) differences between genders during cutting. Male and female athletes performed cutting trials while force platform and video data were recorded (180 Hz). Differences (p ≤. 05) were observed between groups for knee flexion at contact and GRF at maximum knee flexion. Women averaged 5.8° less flexion at contact and 1.0 N·(kg·m·s¹)⁻¹ greater GRF at maximum flexion. Knee range of motion and peak GRF variables were not significantly different, but women had greater values. Women exhibited technique characteristics believed to increase ACL injury risk, but men exhibiting similar characteristics were also observed and could also be at risk.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	31-38
Number of pages	8
Journal	Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Volume	75
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2004.10609131
State	Published - Mar 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anterior cruciate ligament
Cutting
Female athletes
Knee injury

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Nephrology

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