Table 1.
Mean ± standard deviation PT and the hamstrings-to-quadriceps ratio (H/Q ratio) in preferred (PL) and non-preferred (NPL) limbs and asymmetry index (AI).
| Isokinetic Variables | PL (N.m) | NPL (N.m) | AI (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadriceps | ||||
| 60°/s Conc. | 206 ± 36 | 196 ± 36 | 3.99 ± 13.7 | 0.15 |
| 240°/s Conc. | 127 ± 21 | 128 ± 26 | −1.04 ± 18.0 | 0.93 |
| Hamstrings | ||||
| 30°/s Ecc. | 172 ± 31 | 160 ± 31 | 6.62 ± 14.3 | 0.03 * |
| 60°/s Con. | 115 ± 23 | 114 ± 28 | 0.81 ± 26.1 | 0.85 |
| 120°/s Ecc. | 173 ± 33 | 162 ± 27 | 4.66 ± 15.5 | 0.04 * |
| 240°/s Con. | 84 ± 15 | 78 ± 14 | 6.77 ± 11.7 | 0.02 * |
| H/Q Ratio | ||||
| Conc/Conc 60°/s | 0.56 ± 0.09 | 0.59 ± 0.16 | - | 0.22 |
| Conc/Conc 240°/s | 0.66 ± 0.08 | 0.62 ± 0.09 | - | 0.006 * |
| Ecc30°/s/Conc240°/s | 1.37 ± 0.24 | 1.27 ± 0.24 | - | 0.03 * |
* Significant differences between PL and NPL.