Effect of run duration on the reliability of local dynamic stability in healthy young athletes

Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and subsequently ACL reconstruction (ACLR) are common among athletes. However, approximately one in four young athletes suffer re-injury following rehabilitation and return-to-sport (RTS), indicating that the current methods used to assess RTS readiness might be insufficient. Therefore, there is a need for alternative assessments to monitor rehabilitation status. Local dynamic stability (LDS) of walking is an assessment that has been used to differentiate between healthy and injured populations, highlighting its potential as an indicator of healthy gait.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-218 Source Type: research