Comparison and Relationship of Quadriceps Femoris Angle, Muscle Strength, and Balance in Athletes and Non-Athletes

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dc.contributor.authorUnuvar, Bayram Sonmez
dc.contributor.authorTorlak, Mustafa Savas
dc.contributor.authorGercek, Hasan
dc.contributor.authorTufekci, Osman
dc.contributor.authorErdagi, Kenan
dc.contributor.authorIsik, Bulent
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-23T14:00:15Z
dc.date.available2024-02-23T14:00:15Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentNEÜen_US
dc.description.abstractObjectiveQ-angle is an important parameter to assess quadriceps muscle's function and its effect on knee. The present study aims to investigate the potential relationships between Q-angle, muscle strength, and balance in both athlete and non-athlete populations.MethodsFifty-six athletes and non-athletes aged between 18 and 20 were included in this cross-sectional study. The Q-angle of each participant was measured using a universal goniometer. Muscle strength was evaluated using hand-held dynamometer, and static and dynamic balance were assessed using the one-leg stand test and Y balance test, respectively.ResultsOur findings revealed that athletes had a significantly smaller Q angle than non-athletes (p < 0.05). Furthermore, male participants had both higher muscle strength and better static balance with eyes closed than female participants (p < 0.05). Similarly, athletes had both higher muscle strength and better static balance than non-athletes (p < 0.05). Moreover, we found that the dominant limb had a significantly smaller Q angle than the non-dominant limb (p < 0.05). However, we did not observe a significant relationship between Q angle and dynamic balance (p > 0.05).ConclusionOur study suggests that individuals who participate in sports have lower Q angle values than those who do not participate in sports. Additionally, gender differences may exist in muscle strength and static balance. Furthermore, the Q angle was found to be lower in the non-dominant extremity compared to the dominant extremity. Finally, our study revealed a significant association between Q angle and knee muscle strength and static balance. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of these relationships.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s43465-023-00927-1
dc.identifier.endpage1250en_US
dc.identifier.issn0019-5413
dc.identifier.issn1998-3727
dc.identifier.issue8en_US
dc.identifier.pmid37525722en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85161973311en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3en_US
dc.identifier.startpage1243en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-023-00927-1
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/11525
dc.identifier.volume57en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001010069100001en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringer Heidelbergen_US
dc.relation.ispartofIndian Journal Of Orthopaedicsen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectArticular Goniometryen_US
dc.subjectAthletesen_US
dc.subjectKneeen_US
dc.subjectMuscle Strengthen_US
dc.subjectPostural Balanceen_US
dc.titleComparison and Relationship of Quadriceps Femoris Angle, Muscle Strength, and Balance in Athletes and Non-Athletesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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