University of Mohaghegh Ardabili Journal of Advanced Sport Technology 2538-5259 7 4 2023 12 31 Lower Extremity Alignment is a Risk Factor for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Elite Male Wrestlers 57 66 2917 10.22098/jast.2023.2917 EN Mehdi Gheitasi Department of Health and Sports Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sports Science & Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. Hamed Abbasi Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Sports Medicine Research Center, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran Mehdi Pargane Department of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University of Karaj. Karaj, Iran Esmaeil Mozafaripour Department of Health and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2023 07 07 This study investigated the potential link between lower extremity alignment and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in elite male wrestlers. It was hypothesized that lower extremity alignment could predict ACL injury risk. Sixty male wrestlers, divided into injured (n=30) and non-injured (n=30) groups. Lower extremity alignment indices, including pelvic inclination, hip anteversion, quadriceps angle, knee hyperextension, tibial torsion, plantar arch index, and rear foot angle, were measured. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictor factors for ACL injuries. The results revealed that only the plantar arch index was a statistically significant predictor for non-contact ACL injuries in elite male wrestling athletes (P<0.05). Consequently, the findings suggest that focusing on distal variables of the knee may be crucial when designing ACL injury prevention programs. https://jast.uma.ac.ir/article_2917_3b4e0f319906e75b1300124571aee7cf.pdf