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Lopes HS, Waiteman MC, Priore LB, Glaviano NR, Bazett-Jones DM, Briani RV, Azevedo FM. There is more to the knee joint than just the quadriceps: A systematic review with meta-analysis and evidence gap map of hamstring strength, flexibility, and morphology in individuals with gradual-onset knee disorders. JOURNAL OF SPORT AND HEALTH SCIENCE 2024; 13:521-536. [PMID: 37669706 DOI: 10.1016/j.jshs.2023.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Impairments in hamstring strength, flexibility, and morphology have been associated with altered knee biomechanics, pain, and function. Determining the presence of these impairments in individuals with gradual-onset knee disorders is important and may indicate targets for assessment and rehabilitation. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the literature to determine the presence of impairments in hamstring strength, flexibility, and morphology in individuals with gradual-onset knee disorders. METHODS Five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) were searched from inception to September 2022. Only studies comparing hamstring outcomes (e.g., strength, flexibility, and/or morphology) between individuals with gradual-onset knee disorders and their unaffected limbs or pain-free controls were included. Meta-analyses for each knee disorder were performed. Outcome-level certainty was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation, and evidence gap maps were created. RESULTS Seventy-nine studies across 4 different gradual-onset knee disorders (i.e., knee osteoarthritis (OA), patellofemoral pain (PFP), chondromalacia patellae, and patellar tendinopathy) were included. Individuals with knee OA presented with reduced hamstring strength compared to pain-free controls during isometric (standard mean difference (SMD) = -0.76, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) : -1.32 to -0.21) and concentric contractions (SMD = -0.97, 95%CI : -1.49 to -0.45). Individuals with PFP presented with reduced hamstring strength compared to pain-free controls during isometric (SMD = -0.48, 95%CI : -0.82 to -0.14), concentric (SMD = -1.07, 95%CI : -2.08 to -0.06), and eccentric contractions (SMD = -0.59, 95%CI : -0.97 to -0.21). No differences were observed in individuals with patellar tendinopathy. Individuals with PFP presented with reduced hamstring flexibility when compared to pain-free controls (SMD = -0.76, 95%CI : -1.15 to -0.36). Evidence gap maps identified insufficient evidence for chondromalacia patellae and hamstring morphology across all gradual-onset knee disorders. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that assessing and targeting impairments in hamstring strength and flexibility during rehabilitation may be recommended for individuals with knee OA or PFP.
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- Helder S Lopes
- School of Science and Technology, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil.
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- School of Science and Technology, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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- School of Science and Technology, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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- Department of Kinesiology, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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- School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Human Services, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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- School of Science and Technology, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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- School of Science and Technology, Physical Therapy Department, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil
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Obst SJ, Peterson B, Heales LJ. Maximal Lower Limb Strength in Patellar Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. J Athl Train 2024; 59:159-172. [PMID: 37071550 PMCID: PMC10895401 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0662.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether lower limb strength is reduced in people with patellar tendinopathy (PT) compared with asymptomatic control individuals or the asymptomatic contralateral limb. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. STUDY SELECTION To be included in the systematic review and meta-analysis, studies were required to be peer reviewed, published in the English language, and case control investigations; include participants with a clinical diagnosis of PT and an asymptomatic control or contralateral limb group; and include an objective measure of lower limb maximal strength. DATA EXTRACTION We extracted descriptive statistics for maximal strength for the symptomatic and asymptomatic limbs of individuals with PT and the limb(s) of the asymptomatic control group, inferential statistics for between-groups differences, participant characteristics, and details of the strength-testing protocol. The risk of bias was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool for analytical cross-sectional studies. DATA SYNTHESIS Of the 23 included studies, 21 reported knee strength, 3 reported hip strength, and 1 reported ankle strength. Random-effects models (Hedges g) were used to calculate the pooled effect sizes (ESs) of muscle strength according to the direction of joint movement and type of contraction. The pooled ESs (95% CI) for maximal voluntary isometric contraction knee-extension strength, concentric knee-extension strength, and concentric knee-flexion strength were 0.54 (0.27, 0.80), 0.78 (0.30, 1.33), and 0.41 (0.04, 0.78), respectively, with all favoring greater strength in the asymptomatic control group. Researchers of 2 studies described maximal eccentric knee-extensor strength with no differences between the PT and asymptomatic control groups. In 3 studies, researchers measured maximal hip strength (abduction, extension, and external rotation), and all within-study ESs favored greater strength in the asymptomatic control group. CONCLUSIONS Isometric and concentric knee-extensor strength are reduced in people with PT compared with asymptomatic control individuals. In contrast, evidence for reduced eccentric knee-extension strength in people with PT compared with asymptomatic control individuals is limited and inconsistent. Although evidence is emerging that both knee-flexion and hip strength may be reduced in people with PT, more examination is needed to confirm this observation.
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- Steven J Obst
- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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Chantrelle M, Menu P, Gernigon M, Louguet B, Dauty M, Fouasson-Chailloux A. Consequences of Patellar Tendinopathy on Isokinetic Knee Strength and Jumps in Professional Volleyball Players. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 22:3590. [PMID: 35591280 PMCID: PMC9105239 DOI: 10.3390/s22093590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Patellar tendinopathy (PT) in professional volleyball players can have an impact on their careers. We evaluated the impact of this pathology in this specific population in terms of isokinetic strength and jumping performances. Thirty-six professional male volleyball players (mean age: 24.8 ± 5.2) performed isokinetic knee assessments, single-leg countermovement jumps and one leg hop test. They filled out the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) score. Two groups were assessed: “PT group” (n = 15) and “control group” (n = 21). The VISA-P score was lower in the PT group (p < 0.0001). No difference was found between the isokinetic strength limb symmetry index and the jump performance limb symmetry index. The healthy legs of the control group were compared with the affected (PT+) and the unaffected legs (PT−) of the PT group. Compared with the healthy legs, both PT+ and PT− legs showed decreased values of quadriceps and hamstring strengths. Only PT+ legs scored lower than healthy legs in countermovement jumps and hop tests. No differences were found between PT+ and PT− legs for muscle strengths and jumps. A low correlation existed between quadriceps strength and jumping performances (r > 0.3; p < 0.001). Volleyball players with PT showed a decrease in the isokinetic knee strength. This strength deficit was found both on the symptomatic legs and the asymptomatic ones. Jumps were only significantly altered on the pathological legs. Highlighting that the unaffected limbs were also impaired in addition to the affected limbs may help provide a better adaptation of the rehabilitation management.
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- Marie Chantrelle
- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Locomotrice et Respiratoire, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France; (M.C.); (P.M.); (M.D.)
- Département de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d’Angers, 49000 Angers, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Locomotrice et Respiratoire, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France; (M.C.); (P.M.); (M.D.)
- Service de Médecine du Sport, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France;
- Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport (IRMS), 44093 Nantes, France
- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, ONIRIS, Nantes Université, 44042 Nantes, France
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- CIAMS, Complexité, Innovation, Activités Motrices et Sportives, Université Paris-Saclay, 91405 Orsay, France;
- CIAMS, Complexité, Innovation, Activités Motrices et Sportives, Université d’Orléans, 45067 Orléans, France
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- Service de Médecine du Sport, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France;
- Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport (IRMS), 44093 Nantes, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Locomotrice et Respiratoire, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France; (M.C.); (P.M.); (M.D.)
- Service de Médecine du Sport, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France;
- Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport (IRMS), 44093 Nantes, France
- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, ONIRIS, Nantes Université, 44042 Nantes, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Locomotrice et Respiratoire, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France; (M.C.); (P.M.); (M.D.)
- Service de Médecine du Sport, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, 44093 Nantes, France;
- Institut Régional de Médecine du Sport (IRMS), 44093 Nantes, France
- Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, ONIRIS, Nantes Université, 44042 Nantes, France
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Impact of Patellar Tendinopathy on Isokinetic Knee Strength and Jumps in Professional Basketball Players. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21134259. [PMID: 34206269 PMCID: PMC8271954 DOI: 10.3390/s21134259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Patellar tendinopathy is characterized by tendon pain which may reduce the level of performance. This study's main aim was to compare isokinetic knee strength and jump performances at the start of the sport season between players with patellar tendinopathy and those without. Secondary aims were to assess the relationship between knee strength and jump function. Sixty-two professional basketball players were enrolled (mean age: 25.0 ± 4.0). All players performed knee isokinetic measurements, single leg countermovement jumps, and one leg hop tests. Correlations between knee strength and jump performances were examined. Twenty-four players declared a patellar tendinopathy and were compared to the 38 players without tendinopathy. The isokinetic quadriceps strength was lower in cases of patellar tendinopathy, and a camel's back curve was observed in 58% of the cases of patellar tendinopathy. However, jump performances were preserved. No link was found between quadriceps and hamstring limb symmetry indexes at 60 and 180°/s with jumps. This preseason screening enabled us to identify the absence of consequences of patellar tendinopathy in professional basketball players. Jump performances were not altered, possibly due to compensatory strategies.
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Clinical Measures and Their Contribution to Dysfunction in Individuals With Patellar Tendinopathy. J Sport Rehabil 2019; 28:165-170. [PMID: 29140160 DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2017-0196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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CONTEXT Patellar tendinopathy (PT) is prevalent in physically active populations, and it affects their quality of living, performance of activity, and may contribute to the early cessation of their athletic careers. A number of previous studies have identified contributing factors for PT; however, their contributions to self-reported dysfunction remain unclear. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this investigation was to determine if strength, flexibility, and various lower-extremity static alignments contributed to self-reported function and influence the severity of PT. DESIGN Cross-sectional research design. SETTING University laboratory. PARTICIPANTS A total of 30 participants with PT volunteered for this study (age: 23.4 [3.6] y, height: 1.8 [0.1] m, mass: 80.0 [20.3] kg, body mass index: 25.7 [4.3]). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Participants completed 7 different patient-reported outcomes. Isometric knee extension and flexion strength, hamstring flexibility and alignment measures of rearfoot angle, navicular drop, tibial torsion, q-angle, genu recurvatum, pelvic tilt, and leg length differences were assessed. Pearson's correlation coefficients were assessed to determine significantly correlated outcome variables with each of the patient-reported outcomes. The factors with the highest correlations were used to identify factors that contribute the most to pain and dysfunction using backward selection, linear regression models. RESULTS Correlation analysis found significant relationships between questionnaires and body mass index (r = -.35-.46), normalized knee extension (r = .38-.50) and flexion strength (r = -.34-.50), flexibility (r = .32-.38, q-angle (r = .38-.56), and pelvic tilt (r = -.40). Regression models (R2 = .22-.54) identified thigh musculature strength and supine q-angle to have greatest predictability for severity in patient-reported outcomes. CONCLUSIONS These findings put an emphasis of bodyweight management, improving knee extensor and flexor strength, and posterior flexibility in PT patients.
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Sprague AL, Smith AH, Knox P, Pohlig RT, Grävare Silbernagel K. Modifiable risk factors for patellar tendinopathy in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2018; 52:1575-1585. [PMID: 30054341 PMCID: PMC6269217 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-099000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis identifying (1) potential modifiable risk factors and (2) associated modifiable factors for patellar tendinopathy in athletes. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and grouped based on study design. Meta-analytic statistics were performed for items reported by five or more studies. A strength of evidence rating is provided for items not appropriate for meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Cinahl were searched on 14 November 2017. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Quantitative, original research reporting potential modifiable risk factors or associated factors, comparing athletes with patellar tendinopathy with a group without the injury. RESULTS 862 records were screened and 31 articles were included (6 prospective, 25 cross-sectional). There was a lack of strong evidence for any potential modifiable risk factor or associated factors. There was limited or conflicting evidence that decreased ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, decreased posterior thigh and quadriceps flexibility, greater volume of jump training, more volleyball sets played per week, greater countermovement jump (CMJ) height and greater activity volume are potential modifiable risk factors. Meta-analysis supported greater activity volume (Cohen's d=0.22, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.39, p=0.008), higher body weight (0.36, 0.17 to 0.55, p<0.001) and greater CMJ height (0.31, 0.07 to 0.56, p=0.01) as associated modifiable factors. CONCLUSIONS There is a lack of strong evidence for any potential modifiable risk factors or associated factors. Factors with lower levels of support may be of interest in designing prevention programmes but require further research in high-quality, prospective studies.
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- Andrew L Sprague
- Department of Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Biostatistic Core Facility, College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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- Department of Biomechanics and Movement Science, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA
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Kollock RO, Andrews C, Johnston A, Elliott T, Wilson AE, Games KE, Sefton JM. A Meta-Analysis to Determine if Lower Extremity Muscle Strengthening Should Be Included in Military Knee Overuse Injury-Prevention Programs. J Athl Train 2016; 51:919-926. [PMID: 27031886 PMCID: PMC5224733 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-51.4.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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CONTEXT Knee overuse injuries are the most common musculoskeletal complaints in military trainees and are common in active-duty warfighters. Muscle strengthening is usually recommended; however, research is conflicting in this area, which makes it difficult to develop effective screening, prevention, and training interventions for warfighters. OBJECTIVE To determine if lower extremity muscular weakness contributes to knee overuse injuries and identify specific muscular involvement. DATA SOURCES We searched MEDLINE, PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, and Military & Government Collection and reference lists of relevant articles published between January 1, 2000, and January 1, 2013. STUDY SELECTION For inclusion, requirements were uninjured and injured groups; provision of the sample size, means, and standard deviations for all groups; identification of the specific muscles assessed; and clearly defined knee injury. DATA EXTRACTION Sample size, sex, and muscle strength means and standard deviations. DATA SYNTHESIS Twenty-five studies met these criteria. We used the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network algorithm to determine the appropriate tool for appraising article quality. Unweighted random-effects model meta-analyses were conducted. Separate meta-analyses were performed for the moderators of strength measurement scale (absolute or normalized muscle strength), muscle group, and sex. A weighted random-effects model with a Hedges g effect metric and 95% confidence intervals were used for comparison across studies. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis suggests that individuals with symptoms of a knee overuse injury have lower absolute and normalized hip muscle strength. Specifically, they had lower absolute hip external-rotator, knee-extensor, and knee-flexor strength, as well as lower normalized hip external-rotator, hip-extensor, and hip-abductor strength, compared with asymptomatic control participants. The findings suggest a possible link between lower hip and thigh strength and knee overuse injuries. Further research is needed to determine if weakness is a cause or a result of knee overuse injuries before screening and intervention can be developed for at-risk warfighters.
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- Roger O. Kollock
- Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences, University of Tulsa, OK
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- Athletic Training Post-Certification Graduate Program, Auburn University, AL
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- Athletic Training Post-Certification Graduate Program, Auburn University, AL
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- Athletic Training Post-Certification Graduate Program, Auburn University, AL
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- School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences, Auburn University, AL
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- Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation, Indiana State University
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- Warrior Research Center, School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, AL
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Scattone Silva R, Nakagawa TH, Ferreira ALG, Garcia LC, Santos JEM, Serrão FV. Lower limb strength and flexibility in athletes with and without patellar tendinopathy. Phys Ther Sport 2015; 20:19-25. [PMID: 27325535 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2015] [Revised: 11/28/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the hip, knee and ankle torques, as well as knee and ankle flexibility between athletes with patellar tendinopathy and asymptomatic controls. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Laboratory setting. PARTICIPANTS Fourteen male volleyball, basketball or handball athletes, divided into 2 groups, patellar tendinopathy group (TG; n = 7) and asymptomatic control group (CG; n = 7). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Hip, knee and ankle isometric torques were measured with a handheld dynamometer. Weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion, hamstring and quadriceps flexibility were measured with a gravity inclinometer. RESULTS The TG had 27% lower hip extensor torque when compared to the CG (P = 0.031), with no group differences in knee and ankle torques (P > 0.05). Also, the TG had smaller weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion (P = 0.038) and hamstring flexibility (P = 0.006) when compared to the CG. Regarding quadriceps flexibility, no group differences were found (P = 0.828). CONCLUSIONS Strength and flexibility deficits might contribute to a greater overload on the knee extensor mechanism, possibly contributing to the origin/perpetuation of patellar tendinopathy. Interventions aiming at increasing hip extensors strength as well as ankle and knee flexibility might be important for the rehabilitation of athletes with patellar tendinopathy.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
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