ReviewMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal
The influence of muscle-tendon forces on ACL loading during jump landing: a systematic review.
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- Redox signaling‑mediated muscle atrophy in ACL injury: Role of physical exercise (Review).Molecular medicine reports · 2025Review
- Surface properties affect the interplay between fascicles and tendinous tissues during landing.European journal of applied physiology · 2020Article
- Knee implant kinematics are task-dependent.Journal of the Royal Society, Interface · 2019Article
- Maximal Eccentric Hamstrings Strength in Competitive Alpine Skiers: Cross-Sectional Observations From Youth to Elite Level.Frontiers in physiology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe goal of this review is to summarise and discuss the reported influence of muscle-tendon forces on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) loading during the jump-landing task by means of biomechanical analyses of the healthy knee.
methodsA systematic review of the literature was conducted using different combinations of the terms "knee", "ligament", "load", "tension ", "length", "strain", "elongation" and "lengthening". 26 original articles (n=16
resultsNo apparent trend was found between ACL loading and the ratio between hamstrings and quadriceps muscle-tendon forces prior to or during landing. Four
conclusionThe reported results suggest that increased hip flexion during landing may help in reducing ACL strain by lengthening the hamstrings, and thus increasing its passive resistance to stretch. Furthermore, it appears that increased tensile stiffness of the quadriceps may help in stabilising the knee joint during landing, and thus protecting the passive soft-tissue structures from overloading. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Ib.
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