Training of Falling Techniques on Landing Mechanics

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING · Feb 19, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a training program designed to teach young athletes how to fall safely in order to protect their knees, particularly the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The study aims to see how effective a one-week training course on falling techniques is compared to traditional soft-landing techniques. Specifically, researchers want to understand if the falling techniques lead to better knee safety by reducing the forces on the knee during various types of landings, and if these benefits last over time. They will also check if the training can be completed safely without serious injuries.

To join the study, participants should be between 14 and 30 years old and exercise or play sports at least twice a week, especially in activities that involve jumping and landing. However, those with certain past injuries or specific health conditions may not be eligible. Participants can expect to learn and practice falling techniques over a week, and the researchers will monitor their safety and the effectiveness of the training. Overall, this trial is an important step in helping young athletes reduce the risk of knee injuries during sports activities.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Between 14 and 30 years old.
• • Participation in exercise and sports at least two times per week for a total of 2 hours per week.
• • Having experience in playing sports that involved jump-landing activities. Sports experience is defined as currently playing sports at least one time per week at the time of testing or having played at high school, college, or club levels.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Having had major lower extremity or spinal injuries that have involved surgical treatment.
• • Having had an injury that prevented participation in physical activity for more than two weeks over the previous six months.
• • Possessing any other conditions that prevent him/her from participating at maximal effort in sporting activities.
• • Having had training experience of falling techniques for ACL injury prevention.
• • Allergies to adhesives.
• • Pregnancy.