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Artigos originais • Rev. Bras. Ciênc. Esporte 38 (1) • Jan-Mar 2016 • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbce.2015.12.005   copy

Muscle imbalance of flexors and extensors of the knee associated with running-related musculoskeletal injury: a prospective cohort study

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine whether a muscle imbalance of the knee is associated with running injuries. Twenty runners were evaluated by an isokinetic dynamometer at 60, 180 and 300 degrees/second. Runners were followed for three months to determine the incidence of injuries. We used the chi-square test to verify the association between muscular imbalance and the appearance of injury. Four athletes experienced injuries (21%), all registered in the knee. Muscle imbalance was associated with running-related injuries for the three tested velocities (p < 0.05). To conclude, a muscle imbalance may be associated with running injuries.

KEYWORDS
Runners; Isokinetic dynamometer; Running injury; Sport

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