A model-based approach to predict neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing.

A model-based approach to predict neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing.
Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2020 Nov 13;:1-11
Authors: Heinrich D, van den Bogert AJ, Csapo R, Nachbauer W
Abstract
Jump landing is a common situation leading to knee injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in sports. Although neuromuscular control is considered as a key injury risk factor, there is a lack of knowledge regarding optimum control strategies that reduce ACL forces during jump landing. In the present study, a musculoskeletal model-based computational approach is presented that allows identifying neuromuscular control patterns that minimize ACL forces during jump landing. The approach is demonstrated for a jump landing maneuver in downhill skiing, which is one out of three main injury mechanisms in competitive skiing.
PMID: 33185129 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering - November 13, 2020 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Heinrich D, van den Bogert AJ, Csapo R, Nachbauer W Tags: Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin Source Type: research