Using stiffness to assess injury risk: comparison of methods for quantifying stiffness and their reliability in triathletes
Background A review of the literature has indicated that lower body stiffness, defined as the extent to which the lower extremity joints resists deformation upon contact with the ground, may be a useful measure for assessing Achilles injury risk in triathletes. The nature of overuse injuries suggest...
Main Authors: | Anna V. Lorimer, Justin W.L. Keogh, Patria A. Hume |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-10-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5845.pdf |
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