College of Healthcare Sciences,
Australia
Research Article
Comparing Hamstring Muscle Length Measurements of the Traditional Active Knee Extension Test and a Functional Hamstring Flexibility Test
Author(s): Elise Shepherd, Sara Winter and Sue GordonElise Shepherd, Sara Winter and Sue Gordon
Background: The hamstring muscles are regularly injured during high risk sports involving sprinting and kicking activities. Currently there is inconclusive evidence regarding hamstring muscle length measurements as a predictor for hamstring injury using the active knee extension test. A more functional hamstring flexibility test may be a better measure of hamstring muscle length compared to the active knee extension test as it more closely represents the position of the hamstrings during high risk activities. Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare hamstring muscle length measurements determined using the traditional the active knee extension test and newly proposed functional hamstring flexibility test. Study Design: Comparative single group cohort study. Methods: Thirty seven healthy males aged 18-40 years currently involved in rugby union, Australian football, soccer or sp.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2573-0312.1000125
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