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The Q angle and sport

T Hahn1, A Foldspang

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, Aarhus University, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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This study found that while quadriceps training may influence the Q angle, participation in sports like soccer and swimming was linked to lower Q angles in athletes. The overall utility of Q angle measurements in sports is questioned.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • The quadriceps muscle's contraction influences the Q angle, potentially straightening it.
  • It was hypothesized that sports demanding significant quadriceps engagement might correlate with lower Q angles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure the Q angle in a cohort of athletes.
  • To explore potential correlations between Q angle and specific sports participation.

Main Methods:

  • Q angle measurements were taken from 339 athletes.
  • Statistical analyses investigated associations between Q angles and athletic background.

Main Results:

  • The mean Q angle was higher on the right side compared to the left.

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  • Women exhibited higher mean Q angles than men.
  • Increased years of jogging correlated positively with Q angle.
  • Years of soccer, swimming, and overall sports participation showed negative associations with Q angle.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study questions the reliability and clinical significance of Q angle measurements in athletic populations.
    • The relationship between athletic activity and Q angle appears complex and warrants further investigation.