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Asymmetrical energy generation and transfer during the volleyball spike jump increases the risk of specific lower-limb injuries in elite male volleyball players. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This research investigates the mechanical energy generation and transfer in the dominant and non-dominant legs during spike jumps.

March 2, 2026Journal of Men s HealthOpen Access

Asymmetrical lower-limb injury risk during the volleyball spike jump of male elite volleyball players

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Examines injury risk related to energy transfer during spike jumps in elite male volleyball players, suggesting targeted preventative strategies.

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This research investigates the mechanical energy generation and transfer in the dominant and non-dominant legs during spike jumps.
Analyzed three-dimensional lower-limb joint power during spike jumps.
Examined energy generation and transfer separately for dominant leg (DL) and non-dominant leg (N-DL).
Conducted tests with eleven male collegiate volleyball athletes.
DL generated significantly more total energy (p = 0.002, d = 1.27) and initiated production earlier.
N-DL transferred significantly more energy through hip, knee, and ankle joints (p = 0.005, d = -1.08).
Both limbs showed similar contribution patterns, indicating coordinated strategies to stabilize take-off.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52e45f1e85e5c73bf1c53 https://doi.org/10.22514/jomh.2026.017

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Examines injury risk related to energy transfer during spike jumps in elite male volleyball players, suggesting targeted preventative strategies.

Asymmetrical lower-limb injury risk during the volleyball spike jump of male elite volleyball players

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