Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube

Haas, Michelle; Rausch, Anne-Kathrin; Graf, Eveline

Publication type:	Conference poster
Type of review:	Editorial review
Title:	Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube
Authors:	Haas, Michelle Rausch, Anne-Kathrin Graf, Eveline
et. al:	No
Conference details:	Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022
Issue Date:	16-Feb-2022
Language:	English
Subjects:	Biomechanical analysis; Risk factor for ACL rupture; ExerCube; Exergaming
Subject (DDC):	615.82: Physical therapy 617.5: Orthopaedic surgery
Abstract:	Aim: To investigate the biomechanics of lower extremities duringtraining with the ExerCube and identify movements withpotential risk for ACL injury. Background: Exergaming, which combines physical training with cognitivechallenges, is known to be motivating during rehabilitation; however, the external focus of attention and cognitive load of agame may decrease the ability to control knee joint performance,which can be a risk factor for ACL rupture. Methods: The biomechanics during ExerCube training was measured usinga sensor-based motion capture system (Xsens) in seven healthy, female athletes. Two risk factors (10°- 30°knee flexion, knee adduction) were identified during jumps, squats, and lunges. Forstatistical analysis, a two-way within subject linear mixed modelwas used. Results: Healthy female athletes presented both risk factors (10°-30°kneeflexion, knee adduction) in all movements, although to a differentextent. While no significant differences were found for the knee flexion angle, the mean knee adduction angle was significantly higher in lunges (20.53°) compared to jumps (11.99°, p = 0.04).The fraction of movement duration during which the knee flexion angle was between 10°and 30°was 9.04% in lunges, 23.68% insquats, and 34.61% in jumps. Conclusion: Lunges, squats, and jumps are movements with risk for ACLinjury in the ExerCube environment.Further research in a larger sample and with a focus oncombinations of risk factors is needed to evaluate how ExerCube training is best applicable in ACL rehabilitation.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/24476
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Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Physiotherapy (IPT)
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Haas, M., Rausch, A.-K., & Graf, E. (2022, February 16). Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube. Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022.

Haas, M., Rausch, A.-K. and Graf, E. (2022) ‘Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube’, in Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022.

M. Haas, A.-K. Rausch, and E. Graf, “Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube,” in Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022, Feb. 2022.

HAAS, Michelle, Anne-Kathrin RAUSCH und Eveline GRAF, 2022. Biomechanical analysis of selected risk factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture during training with the ExerCube. In: Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022. Conference poster. 16 Februar 2022

Haas, Michelle, Anne-Kathrin Rausch, and Eveline Graf. 2022. “Biomechanical Analysis of Selected Risk Factors for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture during Training with the ExerCube.” Conference poster. In Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022.

Haas, Michelle, et al. “Biomechanical Analysis of Selected Risk Factors for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture during Training with the ExerCube.” Scandinavian Sports Medicine Congress, Copenhagen, 3-5 February 2022, 2022.