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Biomechanics; ACL Injury; Sports Science

Hamstring Injuries (HSIs) are common among athletes and necessitate extended rehabilitation before Return to Sport (RTS). Post-injury, athletes undergo physical examinations, which often fall short in assessing injury severity or guiding rehabilitation. Therefore, imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are used to evaluate the injury more comprehensively, aiding in the assessment of optimal rehabilitation and RTS timelines. Given the significant impact of HSIs on athletic careers, early prediction is essential.

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(1) Ultimate frisbee involves frequent cutting motions, which have a high risk of ACL injury, especially for female players. This study investigated the in-game cutting maneuvers performed by female ultimate frisbee athletes to understand the movements that could put them at risk of ACL injury. (2) Lower-body kinematics and movement around the field were reconstructed from wearable lower-body inertial sensors worn by 12 female players during 16 league-sanctioned ultimate frisbee games. (3) 422 cuts were identified from speed and direction change criteria.

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