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Injury Risk Estimation Expertise: Interdisciplinary Differences In Performance On The Acl Injury Risk Estimation Quiz, Erich J. Petushek, Paul Ward, Edward T. Cokely, Gregory D. Myer

Michigan Tech Publications

Background: Simple observational assessment of movement is a potentially low-cost method for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury screening and prevention. Although many individuals utilize some form of observational assessment of movement, there are currently no substantial data on group skill differences in observational screening of ACL injury risk. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to compare various groups’ abilities to visually assess ACL injury risk as well as the associated strategies and ACL knowledge levels. The hypothesis was that sports medicine professionals would perform better than coaches and exercise science academics/students and that these subgroups would all perform better …