Methods for Prediction of Core or Lower Extremity Injury Among High School Football Players as a Strategy for Longitudinal Reduction of Injury Risk
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2018
Abstract
Poor neuromechanical control and rapid fatigue of the core muscles are associated with elevated risk for core or lower extremity (CLE) injury. The purpose of this study was to identify preparticipation screening measures associated with both previous and subsequent CLE injuries among high school football players. Self-reported CLE injury history, core muscle endurance, and postural balance were strongly associated with CLE injury. Our findings demonstrated that the same risk categorization cut-points predicted both injury within the previous 12 months and subsequent season injury. Preseason screening results can be used to estimate CLE injury susceptibility among high school football players.
Journal Title
International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training
Journal ISSN
2157-7277
Volume
23
Issue
5
First Page
205
Last Page
209
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1123/ijatt.2017-0085