Vertical Jumping and Landing Mechanics Female Athletes and Nonathletes

摘要

An increase in participation of women in athletics has resulted in an exceedingly high incidence of noncontact ACL injuries. Sports such as soccer, basketball, handball, volleyball, field hockey, and softball have the greatest incidence of female noncontact ACL injuries, particularly in relation to the incidence among male athletes who participate in the same sports. Surprisingly, fewer noncontact ACL injuries have been reported in dancers and cheerleaders, who also perform activities that involve turning, jumping, and landing. Is this because the jumping and landing mechanics of these female athletes are different?