Success in tennis requires a mix of player talent, good coaching, appropriate equipment,
and an understanding of those aspects of sport science pertinent to the game. This paper …

Objective Individuals frequently involved in jumping, pivoting or cutting are at increased risk
of knee injury, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. We sought to use meta …

Background Most anterior cruciate ligament research is limited to variables at the knee joint
and is performed in the laboratory setting, often with subjects postinjury. There is a paucity of …

For Students: Fundamentals of Biomechanics is written for Kinesiology/Exercise and Sports
Science majors taking the required introductory biomechanics course. Welcome to the …

Background: The causes of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injury remain an enigma.
Purpose: To prospectively evaluate risk factors for noncontact anterior cruciate ligament …

Context: Ankle-dorsiflexion (DF) range of motion (ROM) may influence movement variables
that are known to affect anterior cruciate ligament loading, such as knee valgus and knee …

Objective—To estimate the economic impact to veterinary clients for the medical and
surgical treatment of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (RCCL) in dogs for the year …

Context: Fatigue appears to influence musculoskeletal injury rates during athletic activities,
but whether males and females respond differently to fatigue is unknown. Objective: To …

Objective: To systematically review the literature regarding rest and return to activity after
sport-related concussion. Data Sources: The search was conducted in the Cochrane Central …

Background Knee joint mechanics during sidestepping are associated with anterior cruciate
ligament injury. Unplanned sidestepping more closely emulates game scenarios when …