Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the risk factors associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in elite soccer and taekwondo players by examining landing error scoring system (LESS) scores and limb symmetry index (LSI). METHODS A total of 20 male athletes (10 soccer p...

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Main Authors: Ji-Hoon Cho, Namwoong Kim, Sang-Won Seo
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Published: Asian Society of Kinesiology 2024-10-01
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Online Access:http://www.ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2024-26-4-12.pdf
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description OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the risk factors associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in elite soccer and taekwondo players by examining landing error scoring system (LESS) scores and limb symmetry index (LSI). METHODS A total of 20 male athletes (10 soccer players and 10 taekwondo players) were evaluated. Participants completed a drop-landing task, and their landing mechanics were evaluated using the LESS. Muscle activation was measured with surface electrodes placed on the rectus femoris and biceps femoris. LSI values were calculated as a percentage based on muscle activation data, using the ratio of the nondominant limb to the dominant limb, to assess asymmetry. RESULTS Significant differences were observed between the two groups in knee valgus angle at initial contact (p=0.005), knee joint displacement (p=0.024), and overall impression (p=0.011). Notably, the soccer players demonstrated a significantly higher LESS score (total score, p=0.024) compared to the taekwondo players. However, no significant differences in LSI were found between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that elite male soccer players may benefit from targeted interventions, such as neuromuscular control training, to enhance joint stability and correct landing mechanics, compared to taekwondo players.
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spelling doaj-art-e6151f03d1c842acbeaef437d0173b0b2024-11-18T07:31:32ZengAsian Society of KinesiologyThe Asian Journal of Kinesiology2586-55952586-55522024-10-01264122010.15758/ajk.2024.26.4.12614Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo PlayersJi-Hoon Cho0Namwoong Kim1Sang-Won Seo2 Department of Sports Medicine, Dongshin University, Naju, Republic of Korea Division of Health and Kinesiology, Incheon National University, Incheon, Republic of Korea Department of Sports Science, Gwangju University, Gwangju , Republic of KoreaOBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the risk factors associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in elite soccer and taekwondo players by examining landing error scoring system (LESS) scores and limb symmetry index (LSI). METHODS A total of 20 male athletes (10 soccer players and 10 taekwondo players) were evaluated. Participants completed a drop-landing task, and their landing mechanics were evaluated using the LESS. Muscle activation was measured with surface electrodes placed on the rectus femoris and biceps femoris. LSI values were calculated as a percentage based on muscle activation data, using the ratio of the nondominant limb to the dominant limb, to assess asymmetry. RESULTS Significant differences were observed between the two groups in knee valgus angle at initial contact (p=0.005), knee joint displacement (p=0.024), and overall impression (p=0.011). Notably, the soccer players demonstrated a significantly higher LESS score (total score, p=0.024) compared to the taekwondo players. However, no significant differences in LSI were found between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that elite male soccer players may benefit from targeted interventions, such as neuromuscular control training, to enhance joint stability and correct landing mechanics, compared to taekwondo players.http://www.ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2024-26-4-12.pdfanterior cruciate ligamentlanding error scoring systemmuscle activation
spellingShingle Ji-Hoon Cho
Namwoong Kim
Sang-Won Seo
Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
The Asian Journal of Kinesiology
anterior cruciate ligament
landing error scoring system
muscle activation
title Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
title_full Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
title_fullStr Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
title_short Analysis of Landing Error Scoring System and Lower Extremity Kinematic Variables during Drop Vertical Jump on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors in Elite Soccer and Taekwondo Players
title_sort analysis of landing error scoring system and lower extremity kinematic variables during drop vertical jump on anterior cruciate ligament injury risk factors in elite soccer and taekwondo players
topic anterior cruciate ligament
landing error scoring system
muscle activation
url http://www.ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2024-26-4-12.pdf
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