Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) as an incorrect movement pattern is recognized as a risk factor
for lower limb injuries. Therefore, it is important to find the reasons behind this movement to …

BACKGROUND: The Military Training Task Force of the Defense Safety Oversight Council
chartered a Joint Services Physical Training Injury Prevention Working Group to:(1) …

Background: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ program has
been shown to be an effective injury prevention program in the female soccer cohort, but …

Background The FIFA 11+ injury prevention program has been shown to decrease the risk of
soccer injuries in men and women. The program has also been shown to decrease time loss …

Background Among female athletes it has not been established whether a neuromuscular
and proprioceptive sports-specific training program will consistently reduce the incidence of …

Purpose A study of 171 surgical cases and 171 matched controls was conducted to
investigate whether a familial predisposition toward tearing the anterior cruciate ligament of …

In athletics, efficient screening tools are sought to curb the rising number of noncontact
injuries and associated health care costs. The authors hypothesized that an injury prediction …

Objective: This chapter reviews the existing epidemiological studies on pediatric soccer
injuries and discusses possibilities for future research. Data Sources: A comprehensive, web …

Female athletes are substantially more susceptible than males to suffer acute non-contact
anterior cruciate ligament injury. A limited number of studies have identified possible …

Knee injuries are common in sports activities. Understanding the mechanisms of injury
allows for better treatment of these injuries and for the development of effective prevention …