RELATIONSHIP OF THIGH MUSCLE STRENGTH AND HAMSTRING MUSCLE STIFFNESS WITH KNEE LAXITY

Анотація

Thigh muscle strength is important for maintaining proper knee joint stability, particularly during activities that involve running, jumping, and cutting movements. Several studies have demonstrated that individuals with greater thigh muscle strength are less likely to experience knee joint laxity and instability, which can contribute to the development of knee injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Hamstring muscle stiffness, on the other hand, has been shown to be associated with increased knee joint laxity. The hamstrings are a group of muscles that run down the back of the thigh and attach to the bones of the lower leg. When these muscles are too tight, they can pull on the knee joint and cause it to become laxer, increasing the risk of injury.
The aim of the study: determine if there is a relationship between knee laxity with thigh muscle strength and hamstring stiffness;