Effect of Resistance Training on Jump Landing Mechanics in Young Female Athletes

Effect of a Resistance Training Program on the Jump Landing Biomechanics of Young Female Athletes

The purpose of this study is to determine if jump landing mechanics in young female athletes can be improved with a resistance training intervention.

After initial baseline testing, athletes were randomly selected to receive upper body (control group) or lower body (intervention group) resistance training. Athletes attended supervised training sessions twice per week for 12 weeks, after which they were re-tested.

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least one year experience playing organized sports

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous experience with resistance training
• any injury with a pain level of more than 3/10 on VAS
• any health condition that would preclude them from completing the training or testing
• previous experience using a Biodex dynamometer