Acta Gymnica, 2025 (vol. 55)

Unanticipated side cutting alters lower limb kinematic and kinetic variables in futsal athletes

Mohammad Aziminia, Ali Abbasi, Samira Sadat Sajjadi, Gholamhossein Nazemzadegan, Mehdi Khaleghi Tazji

Acta Gymnica e2025.001 | DOI: 10.5507/ag.2025.001  

Background: Numerous studies have examined the risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries during fast sports activities involving cutting maneuvers. However, these studies often focus on isolated measurements. A critical factor influencing this risk is the anticipation of the cutting movement. Objective: This study aimed to compare the kinematic and kinetic variables of the lower limb during anticipated and unanticipated side cutting maneuvers in futsal athletes. Methods: Eighteen male futsal players participated in this study. The angle of the dominant lower limb joints, the peak vertical ground reaction force, rate of loading,...