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For proper knee protection, it is highly advised that cleats contain a sole that molds around the foot, no less than fourteen cleats per shoe, no lower than a half inch diameter of the cleat tip, and at most, a three-eighths inch of cleat length. [1]
Knee Strength[edit]
Adequate muscle mass and strength may also aid in maintaining healthy knees. The use of the parallel squat increases much needed stability in the knee if executed properly. Execution of the parallel squat will develop the lower body muscles that will strengthen the hips, knees, and ankles. [2]
- ^ 6. Torg, J., & Quesdenfeld, T. (1971). Effect of shoe type and cleat length on incidence and severity of knee injuries among high school football players. Research Quarterly. American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 42(2), 203-211. Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10671188.1971.10615058
- ^ 1. Escamilla, R., & , (2001). Knee biomechanics of the dynamic squat exercise. 33(1), 127-141. Retrieved from http://www.mlmixrun.com.br/artigos/Knee_biomechanics_of_the_dynamic.pdf