Lower Extremity Alignment is a Risk Factor for Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Elite Male Wrestlers

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1 Department of Health and Sports Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sports Science & Health, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

2 Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Sports Medicine Research Center, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran

3 Department of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University of Karaj. Karaj, Iran

4 Department of Health and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

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.

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Journal of Advanced Sport Technology
Volume 7, Issue 4 - Serial Number 15
December 2023
Pages 57-66

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  • Receive Date: 07 July 2023
  • Revise Date: 27 September 2023
  • Accept Date: 08 October 2023

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