Eccentric hip adduction and abduction strength in elite soccer players and matched controls: a cross-sectional study

Background Eccentric hip adduction and abduction strength plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of groin injuries in soccer players. Lower extremity strength deficits of less than 10% on the injured side, compared to the uninjured side, have been suggested as the clinical milestone...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2011-01, Vol.45 (1), p.10-13
Main Authors: Thorborg, K, Couppé, C, Petersen, J, Magnusson, S P, Hölmich, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asymmetry
Athletes
Biomechanical Phenomena
Case-Control Studies
Cross-Sectional Studies
Hip - physiology
Hip joint
Humans
Legs
Male
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Prevention
Rehabilitation
Soccer
Sports injuries
Sports medicine
Sports training
Symmetry
Young Adult
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Summary:Background Eccentric hip adduction and abduction strength plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of groin injuries in soccer players. Lower extremity strength deficits of less than 10% on the injured side, compared to the uninjured side, have been suggested as the clinical milestone before returning to sports following injury. Objective To examine whether a side-to-side eccentric hip adduction or abduction strength symmetry can be assumed in non-injured soccer players and matched controls. Material and Methods Nine elite soccer players 19.4 (1.5) years and nine recreational athletes 19.5 (2.0) years matched for sex, height and weight were included. Eccentric hip adduction and abduction strength of the dominant and non-dominant leg was tested for all the participants using an eccentric break test with a handheld dynamometer. Results The dominant leg was 14% stronger than the non-dominant leg for hip adduction in the soccer players (p
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.2009.061762