Static loading of the knee joint results in modified single leg landing biomechanics.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:External loading of the ligamentous tissues induces mechanical creep, which modifies neuromuscular response to perturbations. It is not well understood how ligamentous creep affects athletic performance and contributes to modifications of knee biomechanics during functional tasks. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanical and neuromuscular responses to single leg drop landing perturbations before and after passive loading of the knee joint. METHODS:Descriptive laboratory study. Male (n = 7) and female (n = 14) participants' (21.3 ± 2.1 yrs., 1.69 ± 0.09 m, 69.3 ± 13.0 kg) right hip, knee, and ankle kinematics were assessed during drop landings performed from a 30 cm height onto a force platform before and after a 10 min creep protocol. Electromyo

SUBMITTER: Olson MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034804 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature