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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Motor Control

Background:

  • Athletic movements involving choice-reaction tasks can negatively impact lower limb biomechanics.
  • The underlying mechanisms linking perceptual-cognitive function to movement safety are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the association between perceptual-cognitive function (PCF) and the biomechanical safety of unplanned athletic movements.
  • To explore how PCF markers relate to functional safety during dynamic sports actions.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar.
  • Five relevant studies were identified and assessed for quality using a modified Downs and Black checklist.
  • The review examined the link between PCF and biomechanical/functional safety in unplanned movements like jumps and cuts.

Main Results:

  • Four out of five studies indicated a potential association between PCF and task safety.
  • Reduced task safety was observed in individuals with lower PCF compared to those with higher PCF.
  • Evidence was classified as conflicting due to heterogeneity in outcomes, populations, statistical methods, and limited control conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Perceptual-cognitive function may be a contributing factor to injury risk and performance during unplanned athletic movements.
  • Further high-quality research with robust control conditions is necessary to strengthen the evidence base.
  • Understanding the role of PCF could inform injury prevention strategies in sports.