Jump-land characteristics and muscle strength development in young athletes: a gender comparison of 1140 athletes 9 to 17 years of age

Authors :: Barber-Westin, Sue D.
Noyes, Frank R.
Galloway, Marc
Source :: The American Journal of Sports Medicine. March 2006, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p375, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Background: Many authors have speculated that altered neuromuscular control and strength of the lower extremity are responsible for the gender disparity in knee ligament injury rates. Hypothesis: Significant increases in [...]

Subjects :: Muscle strength -- Care and treatment -- Health aspects
Athletes -- Health aspects
Health
Sports and fitness
Care and treatment
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