Comparison of Knee Muscular Strength Balance among Pre- and Post-Puberty Adolescent Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Comparison of Knee Muscular Strength Balance among Pre- and Post-Puberty Adolescent Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Muscular weakness and strength imbalance between the thigh muscles are considered risk factors for knee injuries. Hormonal changes, characteristic of puberty, strongly affect muscle strength; however, it is unknown whether they affect muscular strength balance. The present study aimed to compare kne...

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Main Authors: Bruno Lombardi Amado, Claudio Andre Barbosa De Lira, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Pedro Forte, Taline Costa, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle, Marilia Santos Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
puberty
isokinetic
peak torque
conventional ratio
muscle balance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/5/744

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