Differences in lower-limb alignment and muscle strength between the sexes during distance-specific single-leg hop tasks.

[Purpose] This study examined the differences in lower-limb alignment and muscle strength between sexes during distance-specific single-leg hop (SLH) landings. SLH tasks are widely used in rehabilitation and return-to-sport decision-making; however, standardized progression criteria for hop distance...

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Publicado en:Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 38; no. 5; pp. 206 - 211
Autor principal: YOSHIMOTO, MASUMI
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: International Press Editing Center Incorporation 2026
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        atl: Differences in lower-limb alignment and muscle strength between the sexes during distance-specific single-leg hop tasks.
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        affil: Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, Teikyo Heisei University: 2-51-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8445, Japan
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          Leg Physiology
          Muscle Strength Evaluation
          Musculoskeletal System Physiology Evaluation
          Hopping
          Task Performance and Analysis
          Sex Factors
          Human
          Male
          Female
          Young Adult
          Lower Extremity
          Students, College
          Kinematics
          Imaging, Three-Dimensional
          Motion Analysis Systems
          Isometric Contraction
          Dynamometry
          Hip Physiology
          Flexion
          Abduction
          Adduction
          Flexor Hallucis Longus
          Knee
          Resistance Training
          Athletes, Female
          Rehabilitation, Athletic
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          Cross Sectional Studies
          Comparative Studies
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      ab: [Purpose] This study examined the differences in lower-limb alignment and muscle strength between sexes during distance-specific single-leg hop (SLH) landings. SLH tasks are widely used in rehabilitation and return-to-sport decision-making; however, standardized progression criteria for hop distance are lacking. [Participants and Methods] A total of 59 healthy university participants performed SLH landings at distances set to 30, 50, and 80% of their height. The lower-limb alignment variables and isometric muscle strength were measured. Lower-limb kinematic variables were obtained using three-dimensional motion analysis, and isometric strength of the hip and knee muscles was measured using a handheld dynamometer. [Results] Females demonstrated greater hip flexion angles, lower hip adductor and abductor strength, and lower knee flexor and extensor strength compared to males. No differences were observed between the sexes in terms of vertical ground reaction force, knee valgus angle, or knee valgus moment. Females exhibited a hip-dominant landing strategy and lower strength in specific muscle groups. [Conclusion] The findings of this study highlight the importance of incorporating both movement instruction and strength training during rehabilitation for female athletes. These findings might establish clearer criteria for distance progression during SLH-based rehabilitation programs.
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