Differences in Muscle Activities and Kinematics between Forefoot Strike and Rearfoot Strike in the Lower Limb during 180° Turns

# Background A forefoot strike (FFS) could be a safer landing technique than a rearfoot strike (RFS) during a cutting motion to prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. # Purpose This study aimed to determine the joint angles, ground reaction force (GRF), and muscle activity levels asso...

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Main Authors: Naruto Yoshida, Shun Kunugi, Takehiro Konno, Akihiko Masunari, Satoru Nishida, Takashi Koumura, Naoyuki Kobayashi, Shumpei Miyakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North American Sports Medicine Institute 2021-06-01
Series:International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
Online Access:https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/23551-differences-in-muscle-activities-and-kinematics-between-forefoot-strike-and-rearfoot-strike-in-the-lower-limb-during-180-turns.pdf