The Effects of Brace Stiffness on Knee Joints During Pull-Up Jump Shot Movements in Amateur Female Basketball Players
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Abstract
(1) Background: The pull-up jump shot is a commonly used scoring technique in basketball. This study aimed to investigate the biomechanical effects of knee brace stiffness on knee joint mechanics during the pull-up jump shot in female basketball players and to evaluate the potential risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries associated with different stiffness levels. (2) Methods: Sixty-six female basketball players performed pull-up jump shot drills while kinematic and kinetic data were collected using a Vicon motion capture system and a Kistler ground reaction force (GRF) plate. (3) Results: A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that both low-stiffness and high-stiffness knee braces significantly reduced knee flexion angles (p = 0.001) but increased indirect contact forces in the sagittal plane (p < 0.01). Notable differences were observed between low-stiffness and high-stiffness braces, as well as between braced and unbraced conditions. However, no significant differences were detected between the effects of low-stiffness and high-stiffness braces. (4) Conclusions: Athletes should select knee braces based on the intensity of competition and training, and those with ACL concerns should opt for high-stiffness knee braces for enhanced joint stability.
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OpenAlex topics: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques · Sports injuries and prevention · Sports Performance and Training
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Affiliations
Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
Funding
Zhejiang Province Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars · Ningbo Key Research and Development Program · Zhejiang Rehabilitation Medical Association Scientific Research Special Fund · Research Academy of Medicine Combining Sports, Ningbo · Project of Ningbo Leading Medical &Health Discipline · Ningbo Natural Science Foundation · Ningbo University
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