Student Type
Undergraduate
College Affiliation
College of Science, Technology, and Health
Department
Kinesiology
Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
The relative strength of hamstrings to quadriceps (H:Q) is an important measure for determining anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk, which is more prevalent in female athletes. The purpose was to examine H:Q at varying angular velocities in different position of female college rugby athletes. The dominant leg of forty-seven female college rugby athletes was evaluated via isokinetic dynamometry at 60 deg/s, 180 deg/s, 240 deg/s, and 300 deg/s. Concentric peak torques were utilized to determine H:Q. H:Q was not significantly different between positions. Additionally, there were no significant changes in H:Q at different angular velocities independent of position. These results potentially indicate an elevated risk of ACL injury due to low H:Q at increased velocities which more closely mimic sporting activities. This data could guide strength professionals in determining appropriate training methods to lower injury risk and optimize performance.
Recommended Citation
Ware, Amanda; Denner, Ava L.; and Sunderland, Kyle, "Peak Torque Ratios of Hamstrings to Quadriceps do not Differ Between Positions or Angular Velocities in Female Collegiate Rugby Athletes" (2023). 2023 Student Academic Showcase. 14.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src_2023/Posters/Session2/14
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Peak Torque Ratios of Hamstrings to Quadriceps do not Differ Between Positions or Angular Velocities in Female Collegiate Rugby Athletes
The relative strength of hamstrings to quadriceps (H:Q) is an important measure for determining anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury risk, which is more prevalent in female athletes. The purpose was to examine H:Q at varying angular velocities in different position of female college rugby athletes. The dominant leg of forty-seven female college rugby athletes was evaluated via isokinetic dynamometry at 60 deg/s, 180 deg/s, 240 deg/s, and 300 deg/s. Concentric peak torques were utilized to determine H:Q. H:Q was not significantly different between positions. Additionally, there were no significant changes in H:Q at different angular velocities independent of position. These results potentially indicate an elevated risk of ACL injury due to low H:Q at increased velocities which more closely mimic sporting activities. This data could guide strength professionals in determining appropriate training methods to lower injury risk and optimize performance.