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| Research Title: |
Neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristic changes in high school athletes: a plyometric versus basic resistance program. |
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Conditioning
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| Keywords: |
Women, Female, Anterior cruciate ligament, Knee injury, Training program
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| Author(s): |
S M Lephart, J P Abt, C M Ferris, T C Sell, T Nagai, J B Myers, J J Irrgang |
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| Release Date: |
03 April 2006 |
| Research Summary/Text: |
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more prevalent in female athletes, particularly at the high school level. Neurological and biomechanical deficits in females have been identified as risk factors that can be addressed through prevention programs. Twenty seven healthy female high school students were allocated to either the basic resistance or the plyometric 8 week program. All subjects were tested pre and post program for knee and hip strength, landing mechanics, and muscle activity.
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| Research Objectives: |
The purpose of the study was to identify the neuromuscular and biomechanical adaptations that result from 8 week plyometric and basic resistance training programs in high school female athletes with similar age, sport and training backgrounds.
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| Research Outcomes: |
The outcomes of the study suggest that a basic exercise program alone will improve the neuromuscular characteristics of female athletes, potentially reducing positions during a drop-landing that place the athlete at increased risk of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament. Muscular activation patterns are improved further as a result of the plyometric training program.
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| Research Implications: |
A basic resistance training program for female athletes is recommended to reduce the risk of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament.
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