Effects of Sex and Age on Quadriceps and Hamstring Strength and Flexibility in High School Basketball Athletes
Abstract
Eccentric hamstring strength and hamstring/quadriceps strength ratios have been identified as modifiable risk factors of hamstring strains. Additionally, those strength and flexibility characteristics are commonly used as clinical tests to monitor progress of athletes with acute or chronic hamstring strains. Although hamstring strains are common among basketball athletes, normative values of knee strength and flexibility characteristics are scarce. Normative values for these athletes would be important in prevention and management of hamstring strains.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.26603/001c.27986
Entities
People
- April Mcpherson
- Nathan D Schilaty
- Nathaniel Bates
- Rena Hale
- Takashi Nagai
- Timothy Hewett
Organizations
- Mayo Clinic
- United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee