Jesus R Aguilar, Courtnie Cano, Matthew Cunningham, You-Jou Hung
{"title":"Ankle Stability and Single-Leg Balance Control in Collegiate Female Soccer Players versus Non-Soccer Players.","authors":"Jesus R Aguilar, Courtnie Cano, Matthew Cunningham, You-Jou Hung","doi":"10.70252/CQMP3296","DOIUrl":"10.70252/CQMP3296","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ankle sprains are common in female soccer players. Ankle injuries have the potential to impact balance control, which can further contribute to recurrent injuries. This study aimed to examine if female collegiate soccer players exhibited worse ankle stability and single-leg balance than female non-soccer players, and whether there was a correlation between ankle stability and single-leg balance. Eighteen female collegiate soccer players and 22 female non-soccer players participated in the study. The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) was used to evaluate ankle stability. The Athletic Single Leg Stability Test (ASLST) of the Biodex Balance System was used to examine static single-leg balance, and the Y-Balance Test (YBT) was used to examine dynamic single-leg balance. Results show that 55.56% of soccer players and 9.09% of non-soccer players exhibited chronic ankle instability. The CAIT score of soccer players was significantly lower than non-soccer players (p = .031). There were no significant differences between the two groups in the ASLST and the YBT. Very low correlations were found between the CAIT score and any static or dynamic balance measures (r < .094). Female soccer players who exhibited worsened ankle stability did not exhibit compromised static or dynamic single-leg balance. Future studies should examine if soccer players have established better motor control of single-leg standing through years of training to compensate for worse ankle stability. In addition, the CAIT score alone might not accurately represent static or dynamic balance control in female collegiate soccer players.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 6","pages":"1406-1415"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728582/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Olaya-Cuartero, Berta Lopez-Arbues, Jose Manuel Jimenezolmedo, Lamberto Villalon-Gasch
{"title":"Influence of Fatigue on the Modification of Biomechanical Parameters in Endurance Running: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Javier Olaya-Cuartero, Berta Lopez-Arbues, Jose Manuel Jimenezolmedo, Lamberto Villalon-Gasch","doi":"10.70252/LLLT3293","DOIUrl":"10.70252/LLLT3293","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue accumulated during the practice of endurance running can be understood as the decrease in sports performance caused by physical exertion. Since fatigue can manifest itself in multiple ways, its influence is difficult to understand, and many authors propose different studies with the aim of obtaining firm conclusions. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to analyze the effect of fatigue on the modification of biomechanical parameters to mitigate adverse effects and optimize positive adaptations to training. A systematic review was carried out using scientific research papers from specific sport science databases in advanced search dated 02/2023. This systematic review was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligibility criteria were established according to the PICO (Participants, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) strategy. The PEDro scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the publications. Twelve papers were analyzed, with a median PEDro score of 8.0, including 375 participants. The main results show that fatigue affects biomechanical parameters in endurance running, especially untrained athletes. Fatigue affects the biomechanical parameters of running and consequently triggers a decrease in sports performance. There is controversy among authors on the modification of some biomechanical parameters. The proposal of new measurement sensors can be a success to monitor the evolution of fatigue. The dominant mechanism for the perception of fatigue is neuromuscular fatigue. There are differences between trained and untrained runners.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 1","pages":"1377-1391"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma Hörnlund, Spyridon Hadjispyrou, Apostolos Theos
{"title":"Differences in Physiological Responses Between Two Repeated Sprint Protocols in Female Soccer Players.","authors":"Emma Hörnlund, Spyridon Hadjispyrou, Apostolos Theos","doi":"10.70252/AIPW3683","DOIUrl":"10.70252/AIPW3683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Soccer is a team sport characterized by repeated high-intensity sprints followed by brief periods of recovery. Repeated sprints with (RCOD) and without (RSA) change-of-direction has therefore been recognized as an important fitness component. The purpose of the present study was to examine the differences in physiological responses between RSA and RCOD, and the relationship with Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test (YYIR1), as an estimate of aerobic capacity, in female soccer players. Thirteen female soccer players (age: 20.8 ± 2.6 years) participated. All players performed an RSA and RCOD test, as well as a YYIR1 test. Total time, fatigue (dec%), lactate ([La]b), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate were recorded for each sprint test along with total distance covered in the YYIR1. RSA induced significant higher dec% (8.0 ± 3.0% vs. 5.0 ± 2.4%, p = 0.008, ES = 0.89), [La]b (13.5 ± 3.1mml/L vs. 9.9 ± 3.0mml/L, p = <0.001, ES = 2,25) and RPE (8 vs. 7, p = 0.003, ES = 1.0) compared to RCOD. The heart rate recovery was significantly faster for RCOD compared to RSA (173 ± 11 bpm vs. 178 ± 8 bpm, p = 0.02, ES = 0.89). No significant correlation could be found between aerobic capacity and RSA and RCOD variables. RSA was a more physiological taxing test compared to RCOD when the protocols were matched for sprint duration. This information can help athletes and coaches that are involved in women's soccer to design and adapt training strategies in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 6","pages":"1605-1617"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728590/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Sex and Age on Knee Strength in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Hui Gao, Xiaoquan Luo","doi":"10.70252/FZQN6769","DOIUrl":"10.70252/FZQN6769","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose was to summarize the studies examining knee strength in young athletes and provide valuable insights into the magnitude of changes in knee flexion and extension strength during the transition from pre-puberty to puberty among male and female athletes. The literature search was conducted through Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science. Cohen's effect size (ES) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were computed using a random effects model. While comparing males and females, as well as pre-puberty and puberty stages, we conducted subgroup analyses for pre-puberty versus puberty and for males versus females respectively. Thirteen studies published between 2003 and 2021 were included in the analysis. In the pre-puberty stage, no statistical difference was observed on knee extensors or flexors between male athletes and female athletes (<i>p</i>=0.695, 0.138); In the puberty stage, males exhibited higher strength relative to weight compared to females for both knee extensors and flexors (SMD=1.36, 1.25). From pre-puberty to puberty, the strength of knee extensors and flexors relative to weight vastly increased for males (SMD=-1.71, -1.86), while no significant change was found for females (<i>p</i>=0.436, 0.071). There were no discernible sex- or age-related differences in the hamstring-quadricep (HQ) ratio (<i>p</i>=0.590, 0.834). The validity of the HQ ratio as a parameter for predicting injury risks was brought into question by the findings of this study. Strength of male athletes started to grow in puberty while the increase in strength for female athletes was not significant, which indicated that more sex-specific training and injury reduction program should be accomplished.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 6","pages":"1461-1477"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142977746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Motoki Sato, Taj Krieger, Alexis D Gidley, Brianne Weaver, Craig A Johnson, D E Lankford
{"title":"Physiological and Psychological Differences Between 20% Grade Incline Walking and Level-Grade Jogging at Isocaloric Intensity.","authors":"Motoki Sato, Taj Krieger, Alexis D Gidley, Brianne Weaver, Craig A Johnson, D E Lankford","doi":"10.70252/CWWL1447","DOIUrl":"10.70252/CWWL1447","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-incline walking is a relatively new trend with little comparative information. This study compared physiological and psychological differences between high-incline walking at 20% grade (HIW) and level-grade jogging (LGJ) at isocaloric intensities in young adults. Twenty-two participants (M = 11, F = 11) aged 19-31 years completed the study. Participants completed HIW and LGJ on a treadmill for twenty minutes on two separate occasions and matched at isocaloric intensities. Rating of perceived exertion (RPE), maintainability (HCM), and affective valence using the Feeling Scale (FS) were measured at minutes 2, 10, and 20. Gas exchange and heart rate (HR) were continuously recorded. Post-exercise, participants completed the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) and 0-100 Likelihood scale. Relative oxygen uptake between LGJ and HIW (24.25 ± 3.53; 24.11 ± 3.63 mL/kg/min; <i>p</i> = .570, <i>d =</i> -.12), total calories (LGJ = 169.78 ± 35.80; HIW = 171.07 ± 35.09 kcal; <i>p</i> = .504), RER (LGJ = .86 ± .03; HIW = .88 ± .04; <i>p</i> = .137), and HR (LGJ = 146.28 ± 18.29; HIW = 143.94 ± 21.26 bpm; <i>p</i> = .146) was not different. LGJ (96.82 ± 15.76) had significantly higher total PACES (96.82 ± 15.76) and Likelihood scores (75.86 ± 18.30) than HIW (85.14 ± 15.08, <i>p <</i> .001; 65.09 ± 25.45, <i>p</i> = .032) respectively. RPE for both LGJ and HIW increased significantly with time (<i>p <</i> .001), but not between tests (<i>p</i> = .312). FS for LGJ and HIW increased significantly between tests (<i>p</i> = .008), but not between time (<i>p</i> = .083). At isocaloric intensities, young adults preferred and enjoyed LGJ relative to HIW.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 6","pages":"1318-1336"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lucas Hudson, Paolo Sanzo, Carlos Zerpa, Taryn Klarner
{"title":"Sport Participation Positively Associated with Balance Confidence and Well-being in Transtibial Amputees.","authors":"Lucas Hudson, Paolo Sanzo, Carlos Zerpa, Taryn Klarner","doi":"10.70252/UGCR3521","DOIUrl":"10.70252/UGCR3521","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transtibial amputation (TTA) is the removal of the lower leg often resulting in pain, mental health issues, and a more sedentary lifestyle that lacks physical activity (PA). Low balance confidence and other factors related to the physical and psychosocial adaptation to amputation could contribute to why people with TTA actively avoid PA. Studies have investigated lower extremity amputations and barriers to PA in general, but none have focused solely on transtibial amputation and its relationship with PA participation and avoidance habits. To address this issue, 21 participants with TTA (14 male, 6 female, and 1 non-binary) shared their experiences through an online survey. Relationships between variables were examined with Spearman and Pearson correlations. Results revealed a positive relationship, with a moderate effect size between balance confidence and the sport index scale and multiple other correlations between the physical and psychosocial adaptation to TTA and PA participation and avoidance. Those who participate in sport following TTA seem to show a positive association with social adjustment and balance confidence. In addition, adaptations such as adjusting to new limitations and activity restrictions, as well as satisfaction with the function of the prosthesis, are also related to PA participation and avoidance. This study supports the premise that participating in PA, specifically sport, has physical and psychosocial benefits that cannot be undervalued. Insights drawn from this study lend support to evidence-based practices of rehabilitation programs for people with TTA that focus on balance confidence training. If those with TTA are interested in sports, balance confidence training via sport-specific training could further facilitate a positive adaptation following TTA.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 5","pages":"1663-1678"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Motivation in Police Cadets: A Self-Determination Study.","authors":"Sébastien Poirier, François Trudeau, Julie Houle","doi":"10.70252/INVF3871","DOIUrl":"10.70252/INVF3871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Several studies have highlighted the importance of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) for the health and performance of law enforcement officers. Nevertheless, a considerable proportion of officers still fail to engage in any LTPA. There is a clear need to identify correlates of physical activity among this specific occupational group to help the design of workplace physical activity interventions. Rooted in the self-determination theory, this study seeks to assess the LTPA level of police cadets and examine its relationship with the different regulatory forms of motivation. In this cross-sectional study, 188 police cadets completed a survey assessing their LTPA level and motivational regulation for physical activity. On average, police cadets reported 395 ± 192 minutes/week of physical activity. Only 12 participants (6.4%) reported physical activity levels lower than the usually recommended minimum levels of 150 minutes/week. Overall, autonomous forms of regulation were by far the most endorsed by police cadets. Finally, LTPA was positively associated with intrinsic regulation (rs = 0.46), identified regulation (rs = 0.30), and introjected regulation (rs = 0.20). To our knowledge, this study is the first to use a theoretical framework to assess the relationship between LTPA and motivation in police cadets. Our results suggest that police cadets are highly active and mainly driven to engage in LTPA through autonomous motivations. The present study highlights the importance of fostering autonomous regulation for physical activity throughout the training of cadets.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 5","pages":"1504-1516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Avery G Douglas, Johanna M Hoch, Deirdre Dlugonski
{"title":"Perceptions of Peer and Parental Support: Feasibility of a Physical Activity Intervention for Adolescent Girls.","authors":"Avery G Douglas, Johanna M Hoch, Deirdre Dlugonski","doi":"10.70252/QRWR8465","DOIUrl":"10.70252/QRWR8465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Physical activity (PA) has a wide range of health benefits. Children with high levels of social support are more likely to achieve adequate levels of PA. The purposes of this pilot study were to examine the impact of an after-school intervention on perceived peer and parental support among adolescent girls and to identify correlates of support to explore in future studies to increase PA. Seventeen low-active girls in 6th-7th grade were recruited from a local middle school to participate in an 8- week intervention where they were exposed to various types of PA and discussed PA topics with their peers and college-aged mentors. Peer and parental support, self-reported physical activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and physical literacy self-evaluation were measured before and after the 8-week intervention. Paired samples <i>t</i>-tests indicated that parental support increased from pre- to post-intervention (<i>t</i> = 4.4, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>d</i> = 1.2, 95% CI = 1.7, 5.18), whereas there was a small, non-statistically significant increase in peer support (<i>t</i> = 1.5, <i>p</i> = 0.15, <i>d</i> = .4, 95% C I = -.89, 5.04). Correlations for the variables at pre-intervention indicated that there were significant correlations between peer and parental support (<i>r</i> = 0.74, <i>p</i> = 0.004), whereas at post-intervention there were significant correlations between peer and parental support (<i>r</i> = 0.83, <i>p</i> < .001), and physical literacy with peer support (<i>r</i> = 0.70, <i>p</i> = 0.008) and parental support (<i>r</i> = 0.69, <i>p</i> = 0.009). These preliminary results suggest that a PA intervention may increase perceptions of parent support and that physical literacy may be a variable to target in future interventions to address PA in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 5","pages":"1352-1360"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978509","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Federico Thiele, Florian Paternoster, Chris Hummel, Fabian Stöcker, Denis Holzer
{"title":"Assessment of the Accuracy of a Deep Learning Algorithm- and Video-based Motion Capture System in Estimating Snatch Kinematics.","authors":"Federico Thiele, Florian Paternoster, Chris Hummel, Fabian Stöcker, Denis Holzer","doi":"10.70252/PRVV4165","DOIUrl":"10.70252/PRVV4165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In weightlifting, quantitative kinematic analysis is essential for evaluating snatch performance. While marker-based (MB) approaches are commonly used, they are impractical for training or competitions. Markerless video-based (VB) systems utilizing deep learning-based pose estimation algorithms could address this issue. This study assessed the comparability and applicability of VB systems in obtaining snatch kinematics by comparing the outcomes to an MB reference system. 21 weightlifters (15 Male, 6 Female) performed 2-3 snatches at 65%, 75%, and 80% of their one-repetition maximum. Snatch kinematics were analyzed using an MB (Vicon Nexus) and VB (Contemplas along with Theia3D) system. Analysis of 131 trials revealed that corresponding lower limb joint center positions of the systems on average differed by 4.7 ± 1.2 cm, and upper limb joint centers by 5.7 ± 1.5 cm. VB and MB lower limb joint angles showed highest agreement in the frontal plane (root mean square difference (RMSD): 11.2 ± 5.9°), followed by the sagittal plane (RMSD: 13.6 ± 4.7°). Statistical Parametric Mapping analysis revealed significant differences throughout most of the movement for all degrees of freedom. Maximum extension angles and velocities during the second pull displayed significant differences (p < .05) for the lower limbs. Our data showed significant differences in estimated kinematics between both systems, indicating a lack of comparability. These differences are likely due to differing models and assumptions, rather than measurement accuracy. However, given the rapid advancements of neural network-based approaches, it holds promise to become a suitable alternative to MB systems in weightlifting analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 1","pages":"1629-1647"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728585/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Micah B Hébert, Laura L Dill, Paul T Stuhr, Deanna J Schmidt
{"title":"Comparison of Lower Limb Mass, Thigh Circumference, and Balance Ability after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and in Control Participants.","authors":"Micah B Hébert, Laura L Dill, Paul T Stuhr, Deanna J Schmidt","doi":"10.70252/ONAL9517","DOIUrl":"10.70252/ONAL9517","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Injury of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee is common, with up to 250,000 cases annually in the United States. Such injuries can lead to muscle atrophy, impaired balance, and limited movement. This study aimed to compare the lower limbs of individuals with ACL reconstruction to a Control group. We hypothesized that ACL participants would exhibit greater asymmetry between lower limbs as compared to Controls. Data were collected from 12 ACL participants and 30 Control participants. Measurements included lower limb muscle mass assessed using bioelectrical impedance, thigh circumference at 10 cm and 15 cm superior to the patella, and postural sway during single-leg stance. The results showed no significant difference in mass between the surgical and non-surgical lower limbs of ACL participants. Additionally, no significant differences were found in thigh circumference, or postural sway for ACL participants between the two limbs. In contrast, the Control group demonstrated significantly greater muscle mass (<i>p</i> = 0.005) in the dominant lower limbs compared to the non-dominant limbs. Thigh circumference at the 10 cm mark was also significantly greater on the dominant lower limbs than non-dominant lower limbs (<i>p</i> = 0.040). Our hypotheses were not supported, as asymmetry in mass and thigh circumference was demonstrated in Control but not ACL participants. No differences in postural sway were found between lower limbs in either ACL or Control participants. Loss of the ability to rely on the strength of a dominant lower limb may lead to functional deficits when participants undergo dominant limb ACL reconstruction.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 1","pages":"1306-1317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11728579/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142978585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}