Core Stability Measures as Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injury in Athletes

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Authors

John D. Willson · Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Bryon T. Ballantyne · Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Abstract

Core stability has an important role in injury prevention. Future study may reveal that differences in postural stability partially explain the gender bias among female athletes.

Topics & Keywords

Sports injuries and prevention Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 36, Issue 6, pp. 926-934

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000128145.75199.c3

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