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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RANGE OF MOTON OF THE HIP JOINT WITH RUPTURED ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT
Limited hip abduction range of motion in athletes may increase the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. This study found a correlation between restricted hip movement and ACL tears in male athletes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common in athletes, impacting quality of life.
- Limited hip joint range of motion is a potential contributing factor to ACL injuries.
- This study investigated the link between hip range of motion and ACL injury incidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relationship between hip joint range of motion and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
- To identify if specific hip movement limitations are associated with ACL tears in athletes.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 88 male athletes was analyzed in 2014.
- 60 athletes had confirmed ACL ruptures, while 28 served as an uninjured control group.
- Demographic data (sex, height, weight, age) showed no significant differences between groups.
Main Results:
- Athletes with ACL ruptures exhibited a statistically significant limitation in hip abduction range of motion (p=0.007).
- A wider range of motion in the knee joint was also observed in the injured group (p=0.002).
- Significant differences in range of motion were noted between the left and right legs in both groups.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest a potential association between reduced hip abduction range of motion and elevated risk of ACL injury.
- Limited hip mobility may be a modifiable risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament tears in athletic populations.
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