Strength tests with hand-held dynamometer Knee extensie strength isometric Knee flexion strength isometric Knee flexion strength eccentric Hip abduction strength isometric Strength test with an isokinetic device (Biodex or Cybex) Knee extension strength, 60 degr/sec (peak torque) Knee extension strength, 60 degr/sec (peak torque/body weight) Knee flexion strength, 60 degr/sec (peak torque) Knee flexion strength, 60 degr/sec (peak torque/body weight) H:Q ratio, 60 degr/sec Knee extension strength, 180 degr/sec (peak torque) Knee flexion strength, 180 degr/sec (peak torque) H:Q ratio, 180 degr/sec Knee extension strength, 180 degr/sec endurance test 20reps (total work) Knee flexion strength, 180 gr/sec endurance test 20 reps (total work) Hop tests (fatigued) Vertical jump Hop for distance Side hop |
Men
50 - 80 kg 30 - 40 kg 28 - 38 kg 33 - 41 kg 180 - 250 Nm 310 - 350 % 120 - 160 Nm 160 - 190 % 55 - 75 % 125 - 190 Nm 100 - 150 Nm 65 - 85 % 2200 - 3200 Nm 1500 - 2500 Nm 15 - 25 cm 130 - 170 cm 45 - 70 keer |
Women
35 - 55 kg 23 - 31 kg 22 - 30 kg 25 - 35 kg 130 - 200 Nm 230 - 280 % 80 - 120 Nm 140 - 180 % 55 - 75 % 90 - 140 Nm 60 - 90 Nm 65 - 85 % 1200 - 2200 Nm 1000 - 1900 Nm 10 - 18 cm 90 - 130 cm 25 - 45 keer |
*These reference values are based on literature about healthy pivoting athletes and pivoting athletes at the end of rehabilitation after ACL-reconstruction aged 18-30 years old (van Melick 2019 KSSTA, Risberg 2018 J Strength Cond Res, Engelen-van Melick 2017 KSSTA, De Lira 2017 IJSPT, Sliwowski 2017 PLoS ONE, Hewett 2008 J Sci Med Sport).
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