Sex-specific differences in neuromuscular activation of the knee stabilizing muscles in adults - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common injuries of the knee. Women have a higher injury rate for ACL ruptures than men. Various indicators for this sex-specific difference are controversially discussed.

Aim

A systematic review of the literature that compares surface electromyography (EMG) values of adult female and male subjects to find out if there is a difference in neuromuscular activation of the knee stabilizing muscles.

Methods

This systematic review has been guided and informed by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Studies which examined sex-specific differences with surface EMG measurements (integral, root mean squares, mean values, analysis of time and

SUBMITTER: Steiner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9930324 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature