Rapid Hamstring/Quadriceps Strength in ACL Reconstructed Elite Alpine Ski Racers

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Herzog, Walter
Jordan, Matthew
Aagaard, Per
Accessioned
2016-06-21T21:44:35Z
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2016-06-21T21:44:35Z
Issued
2016
Subject
rate of force develolment
sex-differences
limb asymmetry
knee stability
knee injury prevention
knee rehabilitation
elite alpine skiing
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Abstract
Due to the importance of hamstrings (HAM) and quadriceps (QUAD) strength for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention, and the high incidence of ACL injury in ski racing, HAM and QUAD maximal and explosive strength was assessed in ski racers with and without ACL reconstruction (ACL-R).
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Yes
Department
Human Performance Laboratory
Faculty
Kinesiology
Institution
University of Calgary
Publisher
Medicine and science in sports and exercise
Doi
http://dx.doi.org/10.5072/PRISM/29060
Uri
http://hdl.handle.net/1880/51439
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