Comparison of anterior knee laxity, stiffness, genu recurvatum, and general joint laxity in the late follicular phase and the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle

Comparison of anterior knee laxity, stiffness, genu recurvatum, and general joint laxity in the late follicular phase and the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle

Abstract Background One risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury may be fluctuations in female hormones. This study examined variability in joint laxity, as a risk factor for ACL injury, during the menstrual cycle. Methods Subjects were 15 female university students with regular menst...

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Main Authors: Mayuu Shagawa, Sae Maruyama, Chie Sekine, Hirotake Yokota, Ryo Hirabayashi, Arisa Hirata, Mizuki Yokoyama, Mutsuaki Edama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Anterior cruciate ligament
Hormone, estradiol concentration
Hyper knee extension
Hyper joint mobility
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04767-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04767-8

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