Kicking is the defining action of soccer, so it is appropriate to review the scientific work that
provides a basis of our understanding of this skill. The focus of this review is biomechanical …

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 …

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

Good kicking technique is an important aspect of a soccer player. Therefore, understanding
the biomechanics of soccer kicking is particularly important for guiding and monitoring the …

Background Research on age-related injury incidence in elite youth soccer is needed to
identify high-risk groups. Purpose To investigate the incidence of soccer-related injuries in …

Background Epidemiologic data on injuries in young female soccer players at elite levels
are scarce. Purpose The aim of the present study is to investigate the incidence of soccer …

Background Although ankle sprains are frequent in football, little is known about their
mechanisms. Purpose To describe the injury mechanisms for ankle injuries in male elite …

Important progress has been made during the past 30 years in arthroscopic ankle surgery.
Ankle arthroscopy has gradually changed from a diagnostic to a therapeutic tool. Most …

Chronic anterior ankle pain is commonly caused by talotibial osteophytes at the anterior
portion of the ankle joint. Morris [1], McMurray [2], and later Biedert [3], named this condition …

The purpose of this study was to capture the lower limb kinematics before during and after
ball impact of soccer kicking by examining the influence of both sampling rate and …