Menstrual Cycle Effects on Knee Movement Variability
Author Information
Author(s): Bartold Simon, Bryant Adam, Clark Ross
Primary Institution: The University of Melbourne
Hypothesis
Mediolateral knee acceleration during running gait will possess increased variability during menstruation compared to ovulation in women who do not take the monophasic oral contraceptive pill.
Conclusion
Increased variability in the non-pill users at menstruation may indicate compromised motor control strategies, which could affect injury risk.
Supporting Evidence
- The NP group showed increased variability in tibial acceleration during menstruation compared to ovulation.
- The MOCP group did not show significant differences in variability at different menstrual cycle stages.
Takeaway
Women who are not on the pill may move differently during their period, which could make them more likely to get hurt.
Methodology
Thirty-six women performed treadmill running trials with an accelerometer to assess tibial acceleration during menstruation and ovulation.
Participant Demographics
36 women, 18 MOCP users and 18 non-pill users.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.022 for NP group, P=0.011 for comparison with MOCP group
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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