Document Type
Honors Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 2024
Abstract
Excessive dynamic knee valgus (DKV) is commonly known as improper alignment in the frontal plane combined with excessive hip adduction, internal rotation, and tibia external rotation (Besier, Gold, Delp, Fredericson, & Beaupré, 2008; Maykut, Taylor-Haas, Paterno, DiCesare & Ford, 2015). More specifically, DKV is a medial collapse of the knee resulting in a hip adduction and internal rotation, tibial abduction and medial knee displacement, which increases the ACL strain (Llurda-Almuzara et al., 2020). Namata et al. (2018), using a three-dimensional kinematic analysis, reported female athletes are more commonly known to obtain a greater knee valgus angle when participating in landing dynamics. Additionally, Namata et al. (2018) reports that female athletes are also at a greater risk for non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
Advisor
Michael Oldham
Recommended Citation
Williams, Riley J., "Differences in Dynamic Knee Valgus Using Kinesiology Tape in Female Athletes" (2024). Honors Theses. 240.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/honorstheses/240