ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Comparison of Knee Muscular Strength Balance among Pre- and Post-Puberty Adolescent Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.
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- Muscle strength changes and physical activity during gender-affirming hormone therapy: A systematic review.Andrology · 2026Pooled it
- Comparison of force variables and dynamic strength index between age groups in elite young Brazilian football goalkeepers.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
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Abstract
Muscular weakness and strength imbalance between the thigh muscles are considered risk factors for knee injuries. Hormonal changes, characteristic of puberty, strongly affect muscle strength; however, it is unknown whether they affect muscular strength balance. The present study aimed to compare knee flexor strength, knee extensor strength, and strength balance ratio, called the conventional ratio (CR), between prepubertal and postpubertal swimmers of both sexes. A total of 56 boys and 22 girls aged between 10 and 20 years participated in the study. Peak torque, CR, and body composition were measured using an isokinetic dynamometer and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, respectively. The postpubertal boys group presented significantly higher fat-free mass (
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