The Relationship Of Isometric Quadriceps And Hamstring Muscles Strength Ratio To Lower Back, And Knee Injuries And Their Performance In Combat Sports
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Introduction:-
Athletes suffer a high number of lower back and knee injuries because the hamstring and quadriceps muscles are used more when changing positions, defending, and kicking. Moreover, no previous research has been conducted to link strength to injury and performance. So, if a link can be found between strength to injury and performance, it will be extremely beneficial to both coaches and athletes.
Objectives:- The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between isometric strength of the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles and lower back and knee injuries, as well as their performance in combat sports.
Methodology:- On the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 60 subjects were chosen for the study using simple convenient sampling. Hamstring and quadriceps muscle measurements for data analysis, strength was used. A small questionnaire form was filled out by the athlete for a history of injuries and for performance wins/losses ratio of matches was taken.
Results:- It shows the Strong correlation (p value 0.01) between left Q/H strength ratio with low back injury, weak correlation (p value 0.04) between Right Q/H strength ratio with low back pain, and Strong negative correlation (p value -0.018) between low back injury with performance.
Conclusion:- Both male and female athletes who suffered from low back injury had increase left and right quadriceps and hamstring strength ratio, and the athletes who had left knee injury has decreased performance. Male athlete with low back injury has less left knee injuries and increased performance. While female athlete who had more quadriceps hamstring strength ratio has better performance.
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