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September 10, 2025Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyOpen Access

Biomechanical Alterations in the Unweight Phase of the Single-Leg Countermovement Jump After ACL Reconstruction

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RRRoberto RicupitoMBMarco BraviFSFabio Santacaterina

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Overview

Study measures jump performance in athletes post-ACL reconstruction, indicating altered neuromuscular control.

Key Points

  • Athletes post-ACL reconstruction show reduced negative peak velocity, indicating altered biomechanics.
  • Compared to the healthy limb, the ACL-reconstructed limb had significant differences in jump performance metrics.
  • Assessment involved 53 athletes performing three single-leg countermovement jumps, analyzed using dual force plates.
  • Findings highlight the need for rehabilitation focusing on neuromuscular control and symmetry.
  • simple_explanation:
  • Athletes who have had knee surgery to fix their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) may have trouble when jumping on one leg. During the jump, their body's movement and control are different from athletes without injuries. This study shows that these athletes often jump lower and with less speed and control. Improving their strength and balance during recovery is very important to help them perform better in sports. 🏃‍♂️
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Ricupito et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19fa854b1d3bfb60db664https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10030296
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