Effect of fatigue on hamstring reflex responses and posterior-anterior tibial translation in men and women.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture ranks among the most common injuries in sports. The incidence of ACL injuries is considerably higher in females than in males and the underlying mechanisms are still under debate. Furthermore, it has been suggested that muscle fatigue can be a risk factor for...

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Main Authors: Martin Behrens, Anett Mau-Moeller, Franziska Wassermann, Sven Bruhn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3584125?pdf=render