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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2022 Sep 1.
Published in final edited form as: Phys Ther Sport. 2021 May 19;51:8–16. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.05.005

Table 3:

Neuromuscular control errors for neurocognitive challenge progression.

Level of Neuromuscular Difficulty Neuromuscular Control Error Range
Low 0 or 1
Moderate 1 to 2
High 3 or more
Neuromuscular Control Errors Cognitive Errors
Stiff landing strategy (decreased knee flexion at landing) Responding incorrectly to auditory or visual cue
Exaggerated valgus collapse (knee abduction) Incorrect math problem answer
Contralateral hip drop during landing and/or cutting Unable to shadow dyad partner
Loss of balance or contralateral foot tap for single leg stability tasks Delayed reaction time/processing speed (overly slow)