Gender differences in ankle kinematic during a change of direction in u18 basketball players

Key Points

• Ankle kinematics show significant differences between genders during change of direction tasks—highlighting potential injury risks.
• In male athletes, peak ankle dorsiflexion was observed at 19 degrees, while females reached only 12 degrees during similar movements.
• Observational analysis focused on U18 basketball players executing a change of direction maneuver, capturing real-time kinematic data for both genders.
• These findings underscore the need for tailored training programs to address specific gender-related biomechanical differences.