"Functional Performance Deficits Exist in Female NAIA Collegiate Athlet" by Jason Brumitt and Amy Engilis
 

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

Abstract

This study compared preseason measures of standing long jump (SLJ) and single-leg hop (SLH) distances between female collegiate athletes with or without history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The data from 45 female collegiate athletes (mean age: 20.6 +- 2.2 years) competing at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA) level in three team sports (volleyball, soccer, and basketball) were collected as a subanalysis of measures for a prospective cohort study. There were no differences in SLJ or SLH distances between athletes with or without prior history of low back and/or lower extremity sports injuries. However, female athletes with prior ACLR jumped (SLJ; P = .02) and hopped (left SLH; P = .03) significantly shorter distances than female counterparts with no prior ACLR. Functional performance testing of female athletes in the preseason can identify athletes who may benefit from targeted exercise interventions. [ Athletic Training & Sports Health Care . 2016;8(5):216-221.]

Comments

Originally published in Athletic Training & Sports Health Care, 2016-09-01, Vol.8 (5), p.216-221.

DOI:10.3928/19425864-20160617-02

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