Neuromuscular Control
Conditions
Keywords
Dynamic Knee Stability
Brief summary
This study measured knee frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) and sports safety and performance perceptions of female athletes during a single leg triple hop for distance for 3 conditions (standard knee sleeve, no device and distal thigh compression garment (DTCG)). The hypothesis was that the DTCG group would display superior dynamic knee valgus FPPA compared to the standard knee sleeve and no device groups.
Detailed description
Eighteen healthy college athletes participated in this prospective cohort study with a randomized device order. FPPA was measured during single leg triple hop for distance using two-dimensional biomechanical techniques to estimate dynamic knee valgus loading. A 10-cm visual analog scale survey collected data regarding subject perceived knee control, sports movement capability and overall satisfaction for each condition. Pearson correlations delineated knee valgus, safety and performance relationship perceptions (p \< 0.05).
Interventions
DEVICEDistal Thigh Compression Garment, Knee Sleeve
Randomized Comparison of Knee Sleeve, Distal Thigh Compression Garment and No Device
Sponsors
Spalding University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Devices were used in a randomized order. The outcomes assessor evaluated device differences based on device numerical assignment..
Intervention model description
This study measured knee frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) and sports safety and performance perceptions of female athletes during a single leg triple hop for distance for 3 conditions (standard knee sleeve, no device and distal thigh compression garment (DTCG)).
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 22 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy women * College athletes * ≥ 18 years
Exclusion criteria
* Knee injury history * Any current lower extremity injury
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal Plane Knee Projection Angle | Immediately after the intervention | Frontal plane tibio-femoral alignment at single leg triple hop completion |
| Subject Confidence in Sports Safety and Performance Perceptions | Immediately after the intervention | 10-cm Visual Analog Confidence Scale for Sports Movement Capability and Safety Perceptions. Minimum value = 0. Maximum value = 100. Higher score equals greater confidence. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed