144936 20260217205528.0 doi 10.3390/app14166869 sideral 139808 ART-2024-139808 eng Ferrández-Laliena, Loreto Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-6604-2751 Comparative Analysis of Neuromuscular Activation Patterns Associated with Force between Semi-Professional Female Soccer Players with Previous Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery and Healthy Players in Thigh Musculature Related to Valgus Collapse 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted This study investigates electromyography activation and force development differences in key lower limb muscles between female football players with previous anterior cruciate ligament injuries compared with healthy players. Twenty-two semi-professional players were divided into ACL-injured (n = 11) and non-injured groups (n = 11). Participants underwent maximal voluntary isometric contractions while electromyography activation, peak and average, and peak torque of force were measured. Results indicated significant differences in electromyography activation patterns between anterior cruciate ligament players and non-injured players, particularly in biceps femoris and gluteus maximus muscles. These differences were also evident when comparing between limbs within anterior cruciate ligament players. Interestingly, both groups exhibited similar peak torque of force during maximal contractions, suggesting a compensatory neuromuscular strategy that supports a return to sport based on kinetic and kinematic factors. However, these findings underscore persistent muscle integration imbalances potentially contributing to the high rate of anterior cruciate ligament reinjury. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of evaluating electromyography activation alongside force development in understanding neuromuscular adaptations post anterior cruciate ligament injury. These insights emphasize the need for comprehensive rehabilitation strategies that address muscle imbalance to mitigate the risk of recurrent anterior cruciate ligament injuries in female football players. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess by https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.es 2.5 2024 ENGINEERING, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 50 / 179 = 0.279 2024 Q2 T1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 123 / 239 = 0.515 2024 Q3 T2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY 284 / 461 = 0.616 2024 Q3 T2 PHYSICS, APPLIED 101 / 187 = 0.54 2024 Q3 T2 0.521 2024 Computer Science Applications 2024 Q2 Engineering (miscellaneous) 2024 Q2 Process Chemistry and Technology 2024 Q2 Instrumentation 2024 Q2 Materials Science (miscellaneous) 2024 Q2 Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes 2024 Q2 5.5 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Sánchez-Rodríguez, Rocío Universidad de Zaragoza Vicente-Pina, Lucía Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0009-0006-7975-4594 Lucha-López, María Orosia Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-9930-3903 Ambrus, Mira Hidalgo-García, César Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-7667-2178 Monti-Ballano, Sofía Universidad de Zaragoza Tricás-Moreno, José Miguel Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-3583-5206 1003 027 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Anatom.Histolog.Humanas Area Anatom.Embriol.Humana 1006 413 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería Área Fisioterapia 14, 16 (2024), 6869 [19 pp.] Appl. sci. Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 2076-3417 1341181 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/144936/files/texto_completo.pdf Versión publicada 2795919 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/144936/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Versión publicada oai:zaguan.unizar.es:144936 articulos driver 2026-02-17-20:31:27 ARTICLE