Title of article
Lower Extremity Alignment is a Risk Factor for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Elite Male Wrestlers
Author/Authors
Gheitasi ، Mehdi Department of Health and Sports Rehabilitation - Faculty of Sports Science Health - Shahid Beheshti University , Abbasi ، Hamed Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises - Sport Sciences Research Institute , Pargane ، Mehdi Department of Physical Education - Islamic Azad University, Karaj branch , Mozafaripour ، Esmaeil Health and Sports Medicine Department - Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - University of Tehran
From page
57
To page
66
Abstract
This study investigated the potential link between lower extremity alignment and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in elite male wrestlers. It was hypothesized that lower extremity alignment could predict ACL injury risk. Sixty male wrestlers, divided into injured (n=30) and non-injured (n=30) groups. Lower extremity alignment indices, including pelvic inclination, hip anteversion, quadriceps angle, knee hyperextension, tibial torsion, plantar arch index, and rear foot angle, were measured. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictor factors for ACL injuries. The results revealed that only the plantar arch index was a statistically significant predictor for non-contact ACL injuries in elite male wrestling athletes (P lt;0.05). Consequently, the findings suggest that focusing on distal variables of the knee may be crucial when designing ACL injury prevention programs.
Keywords
ACL injury , Lower extremity alignment , Non , contact injury , Elite wrestlers
Journal title
Journal of Advanced Sport Technology (JAST)
Journal title
Journal of Advanced Sport Technology (JAST)
Record number
2774410
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