The Effect of Fatigue on Lower Extremity Joint Kinematics and Performance

ACL injuries are multifactorial in nature meaning they can be the result of faulty biomechanics, individual genetic predisposition, or environmental factors (Alentorn- Geli et al., 2009). A focus most healthcare professionals including physical therapists and athletic trainers includes screening for preventable risk non- contact injuries. Preventable include asymmetry between a person’s limbs, decreased hamstring strength, increased muscle fatigue, landing angle hip knee Tlexion, valgus landing, lack Tlexibility internal rotators (Brophy, 2021). Given short long-term negative consequences an injury, it is important providers to explore prevention techniques employ with at-risk populations.