Research Article

EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS

Volume: 34 Number: 2 August 31, 2023
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EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to determine the Q angle in wrestlers, to evaluate the flexibility and muscle shortness of the lower extremities, and to examine the relationship between the evaluated parameters. Methods: 38 national athletes whose branch is wrestling were included in this cross-sectional study. The Q angles of the wrestlers were measured. The sit-reach flexibility test, m. quadriceps femoris and hip flexors flexibility assessment were performed for flexibility in wrestlers. In addition, a shortness test was applied to the wrestlers for m. tensor fasciae latae. Results: According to the measurement made at the standing position, the Q angle was found to be 12.14±1.71° for the right side and 11.46±1.81° for the left side. According to the measurement made at the supine position, the Q angle was found to be 11.89±1.80° for the right side and 11.33±1.69° for the left side. According to the correlation analysis, a statistically significant relationship was found between the Q angle and the flexibility of the m. quadriceps femoris and hip flexors, between the Q angle and the shortness of m. tensor fasciae latae (p<0.05). Conclusion: The Q angle values may differ depending on the right extremity, left extremity, and measurement positions. The Q angle is thought to be related to lower extremity flexibility and muscle shortness. It is recommended to consider the Q angle and related parameters together in the processes of evaluating the wrestlers and planning the training.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2023

Submission Date

July 7, 2022

Acceptance Date

February 8, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 34 Number: 2

APA
Ünver, G., & Eroğlu, H. (2023). EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 34(2), 227-234. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1142131
AMA
1.Ünver G, Eroğlu H. EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2023;34(2):227-234. doi:10.21653/tjpr.1142131
Chicago
Ünver, Gülşah, and Hüseyin Eroğlu. 2023. “EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS”. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 34 (2): 227-34. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1142131.
EndNote
Ünver G, Eroğlu H (August 1, 2023) EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 34 2 227–234.
IEEE
[1]G. Ünver and H. Eroğlu, “EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS”, Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 227–234, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.21653/tjpr.1142131.
ISNAD
Ünver, Gülşah - Eroğlu, Hüseyin. “EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS”. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 34/2 (August 1, 2023): 227-234. https://doi.org/10.21653/tjpr.1142131.
JAMA
1.Ünver G, Eroğlu H. EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2023;34:227–234.
MLA
Ünver, Gülşah, and Hüseyin Eroğlu. “EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS”. Türk Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, vol. 34, no. 2, Aug. 2023, pp. 227-34, doi:10.21653/tjpr.1142131.
Vancouver
1.Gülşah Ünver, Hüseyin Eroğlu. EVALUATION OF Q ANGLE, LOWER EXTREMITY FLEXIBILITY AND MUSCLE SHORTNESS IN WRESTLERS. Türk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2023 Aug. 1;34(2):227-34. doi:10.21653/tjpr.1142131

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