Study on Baseline Risk and Biomechanics for ACL and Musculoskeletal Injuries in Healthy Athletes Aged 10 to 65

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a prospective, observational cohort study to create a database of normal biomechanics in healthy athletes. The study focuses on measuring muscle strength, movement patterns, and biomechanics to better understand the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, especially anterior cruciate ligament ACL injuries. It aims to link these biomechanical factors with new injuries occurring over a 12-month period after initial testing. Athletes of various ages from middle school to university who participate in organized sports will be involved. The study uses advanced three-dimensional motion capture technology without markers to collect detailed biomechanical data. Participants will complete an injury risk screening as part of athletic camps, which includes muscle strength and movement assessments, as well as providing demographic and sports participation information. Follow-up surveys at six and twelve months will track any new injuries. Participants will be evaluated through biomechanical tests and injury risk screenings, with data collected on muscle strength, movement, and other risk factors like concussion history. The main measurement is the occurrence of new injuries within 12 months. This information will help improve care by providing clinicians with normative data to assess readiness for return to sport and guide treatment and prevention strategies for ACL injuries.

Baseline ACL Injury Risk Screening and Normative Data