Lower extremity stiffness: effects on performance and injury and implications for training

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Stiffness der unteren Extremitäten: Auswirkungen auf die Leistung und Verletzungen sowie Konsequenzen für das Training
Autor:Brazier, Jon; Bishop, Christopher R.; Simons, Chris; Antrobus, Mark; Read, Paul J.; Turner, Anthony N.
Erschienen in:Strength and conditioning journal
Veröffentlicht:36 (2014), 5, S. 103-112, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1533-4295, 1073-6840
DOI:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000094
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Erfassungsnummer:PU201502001659
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

This article reviews research to date on lower extremity stiffness relative to its effects on performance and injury. Evidence suggests that an optimal amount of lower extremity stiffness is required for successful athletic performance, as too much or too little can be detrimental and possibly injury inducing. Methods of measuring lower extremity stiffness and fast stretch-shortening cycle performance are suggested. In terms of training, it is recommended that a combination of strength and plyometric training be performed, as well as correct execution of landing mechanics to improve intermuscular coordination and to avoid injury-provoking dominant agonist-to-antagonist coactivation ratios. Verf.-Referat