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The Influence of the Lower Limb Components on Genu Varum in Football Players

NCT06606964 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2024-09-23

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Summary

Objectives: To evaluate lower extremity alignments in football players with and without genu varum using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to determine the mechanisms underlying malalignment and the factors contributing to it.

Methods: This is a prospective case-control study with football players with/without lower extremity malalignment. Full-length lower extremity MRI was used to evaluate the lower extremity alignment parameters. In addition, the isokinetic strength of the concentric knee extensor-flexor and concentric hip abductor-adductor muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at two different angular velocities: 60˚/sec and 180˚/sec. The investigators created a logistic regression model to investigate whether the alignment parameters used to evaluate lower extremity alignment in football players are risk factors for the development of genu varum.

Conditions

  • Genu Varum
  • Football Players

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The MRI examinations were conducted using a 1.5 Tesla closed MRI system with a body coil and spine coil. The participants\' knees were positioned in full extension and their feet were in a neutral position during imaging. The scan was performed from the anterior superior iliac spine to the tip of the toes, and both legs were included in the field of view

OTHER

Isokinetic Strength

The strength of the concentric knee extensor-flexor and concentric hip abductor-adductor muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at two different angular velocities: 60˚/sec and 180˚/sec. Three repetitions were performed at 60˚/sec, and five repetitions were performed at 180˚/sec. To calculate the H/Q ratio, we divided the peak concentric torque of the hamstrings by that of the quadriceps during the same contraction velocity. Similarly, to determine the Add/Abd ratio, we divided the peak concentric torque of the adductors by that of the abductors during the same contraction velocity

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tuba Melekoğlu

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Tuba Melekoglu, Phd · Akdeniz University

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
19 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-12-01
Primary Completion
2022-12-30
Completion
2022-12-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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