Lower limb flexion posture relates to energy absorption during drop landings with soldier-relevant body borne loads
When landing with body borne load, greater hip and knee flexion may promote knee energy absorption. Landing with body borne load increased the demand placed on the lower extremity. Energy absorption by the lower limb did not increase when landing with body borne load. Participants relied upon extended hip and knee angle when landing with load.
energy absorption kinematics kinetics impact force