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Gender differences in muscular protection of the knee

Springer Berlin Heidelberg, (2018), 119-131
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-56558-2_6
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Abstract

This chapter summarizes gender differences in various biomechanical properties of the knee including laxity, anteroposterior translation, active stiffness, and quadriceps and hamstrings strength. In addition, gender differences in proprioception, balance, muscle reaction time, muscle recruitment patterns, and time to reach peak torque are discussed.

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Noonan, B., & Wojtys, E. M. (2018). Gender differences in muscular protection of the knee. In ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete: Causes, Impacts, and Conditioning Programs (pp. 119–131). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-56558-2_6

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