Isokinetic knee strength profile in high-level sprinters and jumpers

摘要

Purpose. -To study the isokinetic knee strength profile in elite sprinters and jumpers with recurrent hamstring injuries.Method. - A group of eight elite athletes including sprinters and jumpers with previous hamstring injuries were compared to a control group of non-injured players (n = 8). The concentric isokinetic knee flexion and extension strength was assessed at 60, 120 and 180°/s using a Biodex~R System 3 dynamometer.Results. -There were no significant differences for any of the isokinetic variables comparing the injured and the non-injured athletes except for the hamstring to quadriceps ratio, which is lower in the control group. No significant difference was observed between the dominant and the non-dominant leg for the two groups.Conclusion. - Isokinetic muscle strength testing allows to detect the existence of a strength deficit after a hamstring injury during sports practice. Additional eccentric tests may be required to identify these cases.