Predisposing Factors for Knee Injury in Air Force Academy Cadets
Abstract
Both men and women are at high risk for sustaining knee injuries during their Air Force career. A significant amount of lost duty time and resources are spent each year on the treatment of knee injuries sustained by active duty military personnel. Information regarding lower extremity injury to military members is noted in the scientific literature for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The Air Force is the only military branch that is lacking in this area of study. The purpose of this study was to establish predisposing factors that put Air Force Academy Cadets at risk for knee injury. Six variables: single- leg hop test for distance, hamstring length, quadriceps strength, hamstring strength, ACL laxity and navicular drop were measured for each limb on 204 Cadets. A Chi Square analysis was conducted to determine if any of the above measurements were significantly different in the injured group as compared to the noninjured group. For 6 months after testing the cadets were tracked for injury occurrence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 24, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA392134
Entities
People
- Laura C. Fields
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology