System and method for training human subjects to improve off-axis neuromuscular control of the lower limbs
US8636627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most commonly injured knee ligament in sports-related activities, especially in pivoting sports. Considering that the knee is free to flex/extend but has much more limited motions about the off-axes (tibial rotation and valgus/varus), ACL injuries are often associated with excessive off-axis loadings. A pivoting/sliding mechanism combined with sagittal plane movement/exercise is described as a diagnostic tool to evaluate off-axis neuromechanical and anatomical risk factors of noncontact ACL injuries. The pivoting/sliding mechanism is also described as an intervention tool for off-axis training, possibly based on the diagnosis, to reduce the incidence of ACL injuries. Training outcome can also be evaluated using the pivoting/sliding mechanism. In general, the pivoting/sliding mechanism can be used with many sagittal plane exercise machines and used to improve off-axis control of the lower limbs and reduce lower limb injuries.
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