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

Herzog, Walter; Jordan, Matthew; Aagaard, Per

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2016-06-21T21:44:35Z

Available

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

Type

journal article

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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).

Refereed

Yes

Citation

Jordan, M. J., Aagaard, P., & Herzog, W. (2015). Rapid hamstrings/quadriceps strength in ACL-reconstructed elite alpine ski racers. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 47(1), 109-119.