Abstract Changes of direction (CODs) are key manoeuvres linked to decisive moments in
sport and are also key actions associated with lower limb injuries. During sport athletes …

Despite increased knowledge on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanisms,
improved surgical techniques, improved understanding of ACL biomechanics and enhanced …

Abstract THE ABILITY TO CHANGE DIRECTION IS A HIGHLY VALUED ATHLETIC
QUALITY IN SPORT AND HAS BEEN MEASURED EXTENSIVELY. DESPITE THE …

High-intensity horizontal decelerations occur frequently in team sports and are typically
performed to facilitate a reduction in momentum preceding a change of direction manoeuvre …

Background Agility is an important characteristic of team sports athletes. There is a growing
interest in the factors that influence agility performance as well as appropriate testing …

Abstract Nimphius, S, Callaghan, SJ, Spiteri, T, and Lockie, RG. Change of direction deficit:
A more isolated measure of change of direction performance than total 505 time. J Strength …

At present, no agreement on a precise definition of agility within the sports science
community exists. The term is applied to a broad range of sport contexts, but with such great …

This invited clinical commentary summarizes the current state of knowledge in the area of
prevention of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. ACL injuries occur with a four to six …

Soccer is the most commonly played sport in the world, with an estimated 265 million active
soccer players by 2006. Inherent to this sport is the higher risk of injury to the anterior …

The mechanism underlying gender disparity in anterior cruciate ligament injury risk is likely
multifactorial in nature. Several theories have been proposed to explain the mechanisms …