Injury

Anthropometrics, Physical Performance, and Injury Characteristics of Youth American Football

BACKGROUND: Prior research has described the anthropometric and physical performance characteristics of professional, collegiate, and high school American football players. Yet, little research has described these factors in American youth football …

Analyses of Landing Mechanics in Division I Athletes Using the Landing Error Scoring System

BACKGROUND: Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be detrimental to any athlete, having both short- and long-term health consequences. Examining preseason screening landing mechanics can indicate the likelihood of injury during the …