In:
International Journal of Sports Medicine, Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Abstract:
Side differences in the limb symmetry index during hop tests have been rarely
investigated in uninjured athletes. Unknown differences can result in false interpretation of hop tests and affect return to sport decision. Hypothesis was
that un-injured athletes in Judo and Taekwondo have side differences in hop test and that asymmetries can be predicted based on the athletes fighting display.
Differences, risk relationships were analyzed using the chi-squared test and the odds ratio. A two-tailed p value of 〈 0.05 was considered statistically
significant. 115 athletes from the national teams were included (mean age 18.4 years; range 13–27 years). 93, 97.4 and 98.3% did not have
symmetric hop distance for three hop tests. Up to a quarter did not reach a limb symmetry index of 〉 90. Moreover, 57.4% (n=66) reached
longer jumping distance with the standing leg. Ignoring such pre-existent side differences in evaluation of hop tests and not knowing which limb was dominant
prior the injury, can lead to premature or delayed return to sports in the rehabilitation process. Therefore, it might be helpful to refer to individual
jump lengths for each limb in case of injury by using hop tests in pre-season screening in professional athletes in Judo and Taekwondo.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0172-4622
,
1439-3964
Language:
English
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2041541-2
SSG:
31
