Background Attention has turned to the role of the overall kinetic chain function within the development of lower extremity (LE) injury, however few longitudinal studies have been conducted so far.

The lower kinetic chain includes the toes, feet, ankles, lower legs, knees, upper legs, hips, pelvis and spine. Dysfunction in any of these parts can be particularly debilitating, because unassisted ...

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Strength training is more than just pumping iron; it's about how your muscles work together as a team. Enter the kinetic chain, which views your body as a connected system of harmonious joints and ...

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3 Yonsei Institute of Sports and Exercise Medicine (YISSEM), Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South 4 Integrative Sports Science Research Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea, South 5 Frontier ...