Validity analysis of one-repetition maximum strength test for determining the hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratio

AUTOR(ES)

Sabino, George Schayer, Felício, Diogo Carvalho, Guimarães, Cristiano Queiroz, Abreu, Bento João da Graça Azevedo, Vieira, Wouber Hérickson de Brito

FONTE

Motriz: rev. educ. fis.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2016-09

RESUMO

Abstract One of the approaches to evaluate injury prediction is the hamstrings-to-quadriceps peak torque conventional ratio (H:Q ratio). The gold standard for assessment of muscle strength in vivo is by isokinetic dynamometry; however, the one-repetition maximum strength test (1-RM) presents high correlation with isokinetic data. This study aimed to compare measures of H:Q ratio in young adults obtained by dynamometry and 1-RM testing. No significant differences were observed in the H:Q ratio when comparing 1-RM and dynamometry testing. However, there was a significant and strong correlation between the measurements obtained in the two tests. Despite this correlation, data from both tests are not equal as the H:Q ratio obtained from 1-RM test presents a systematic error. Nonetheless, the results can enhance the applicability of 1-RM test in clinical settings.

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