Is the Frequency of a Targeted Neuromuscular Training Program a Factor in Modifying Knee Joint Loading During Typical Netball Landing Tasks?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unplanned sidestep cutting and forward single-leg jump-landing contribute to non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in netball. Neuromuscular training programs (NMTPs) have shown promising results in reducing injury risk in certain populations when compliance is high. Compliance is easier to achieve when NMTPs are effective yet require minimal time for completion.

Hypothesis

Once- and thrice-weekly intervention groups would be equally effective in reducing knee abduction and internal rotation moments during forward single-leg jump landing and unplanned sidestep cutting.

Study design

Randomized controlled trial.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

External peak knee abduction and peak knee internal rotation moments during unplanne

SUBMITTER: Boey D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556614 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature