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  1. 1. The Effects of a New ACL-Injury Prevention Device on Knee Kinematics and Hamstring and Quadriceps Co-Contraction : A Pilot Study

    Magister-uppsats, Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Författare :Niklas Andersson; [2013]
    Nyckelord :Hamstring-quadriceps co-contraction; dynamic valgus; knee abduction; anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury; injury prevention; gender differences;

    Sammanfattning : Background: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) –injury is 3-5 times greater in female athletes compared to male athletes. This may be partially attributed to lower levels of hamstring-quadriceps co-contraction in females with subsequent knee kinematics that increases risk of ACL-injury. LÄS MER