Angle-specific analysis of isokinetic quadriceps and hamstring torques and ratios in patients after ACL-reconstruction

Abstract Background Strength deficits, muscle imbalances, and quadriceps inhibition are common after the surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), even after the patient’s returned-to-sport. Typically, asymmetries between the operated and non-operated leg as well as the hamstr...

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Main Authors: Christian Baumgart, Wouter Welling, Matthias W. Hoppe, Jürgen Freiwald, Alli Gokeler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-018-0112-6