A model-based approach to predict neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing

Jump landing is a common situation leading to knee injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in sports. Although neuromuscular control is considered as a key injury risk factor, there is a lack of knowledge regarding optimum control strategies that reduce ACL forces during jump landing. In the present study, a musculoskeletal model-based computational approach is presented that allows identifying neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing. The approach is demonstrated for a jump landing maneuver in downhill skiing, which is one out of three main injury mechanisms in competitive skiing.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences strength and speed sports
Published in:Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
Language:English
Published: 2020
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10255842.2020.1842376
Volume:24
Issue:6
Pages:612-622
Document types:article
Level:advanced