Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube

Haas, Michelle

doi:10.21256/zhaw-28312

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28312

Publication type:	Master thesis
Title:	Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube
Authors:	Haas, Michelle
Advisors / Reviewers:	Graf, Eveline Goldhahn, Jörg
DOI:	10.21256/zhaw-28312
Extent:	VI, 40, XV
Issue Date:	Dec-2020
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	ETH Zurich
Language:	English
Subjects:	Exergaming; Biomechanics; Rehabilitation; Knee injury; Female athlete
Subject (DDC):	617: Surgery 700: The arts and entertainment
Abstract:	Movement patterns are altered after an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and rehabilitation, which could increase the risk for a second rupture. Therefore, rehabilitation needs to be improved. The use of exergaming and virtual reality has shown promising results in the rehabilitation of chronic disease patients, but not yet with patients after musculoskeletal injuries. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the biomechanical movement quality and the potential risk of an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube, an exergaming device. Biomechanical movement patterns of female healthy athletes (n = 7) of five different type of sports were investigated. Measured biomechanical risk factors during jumps, squats, left, and right lunges were knee flexion angle (fraction between 10° and 30°) and knee adduction angle, while the investigated biomechanical protective factor was the hip flexion angle. Additionally, knee extensor and flexor strength were measured with isokinetic dynamometry. Participants showed low knee extensor strength and normal knee flexor strength. Both risk factors were present in all four exercises, even though to a different extent, whereas the protective factor was found only during the squat and the jump or lunge of some participants. Strain on the anterior cruciate ligament during the squat and lunge is controllable, but during the jump explosive movements create a high amount of loading. It can therefore be concluded that the squat and lunge can be performed during later stages of rehabilitation, but it is not recommended to perform a jump in the ExerCube training environment.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/28312
License (according to publishing contract):	CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: Attribution - Non commercial - No derivatives 4.0 International
Departement:	School of Health Sciences
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Physiotherapy (IPT)
Published as part of the ZHAW project:	Design und Evaluation eines digitalen Exergames für eine effiziente und attraktive Sport-Rehabilitation
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Haas, M. (2020). Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube [Master’s thesis, ETH Zurich]. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28312

Haas, M. (2020) Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube. Master’s thesis. ETH Zurich. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28312.

M. Haas, “Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube,” Master’s thesis, ETH Zurich, 2020. doi: 10.21256/zhaw-28312.

HAAS, Michelle, 2020. Biomechanical analysis of selected risk and protective factors for an anterior cruciate ligament (re-) rupture during a training with the ExerCube. Master’s thesis. ETH Zurich

Haas, Michelle. 2020. “Biomechanical Analysis of Selected Risk and Protective Factors for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Re-) Rupture during a Training with the ExerCube.” Master’s thesis, ETH Zurich. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28312.

Haas, Michelle. Biomechanical Analysis of Selected Risk and Protective Factors for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Re-) Rupture during a Training with the ExerCube. ETH Zurich, Dec. 2020, https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-28312.