Table 2 Marx Activity Level (points), knee extensor strength (N*kg− 1), and knee flexor strength (N*kg− 1)
From: Thigh musculature stiffness during active muscle contraction after anterior cruciate ligament injury
Variable | Control (n = 25) | Pre-Surgery (n = 25) | 6 month (n = 19) | 12 month (n = 11) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marx Activity Level | 16.0 (5.0) | 15.5 (2.8) | 14.0 (10.0) | 10.0 (10.0)c | |
Quadriceps Fmax, N*kg−1 | Injured | 7.1 (4.0) | 6.9 (2.6) | 5.6 (3.4) | 7.9 (2.7)c |
Non-injured | 7.5 (4.4) | 8.4 (2.6)b | 8.5 (5.1)b | 9.2 (3.7) | |
Hamstrings Fmax, N*kg−1 | Injured | 3.9 (2.4) | 4.1 (1.7) | 4.2 (2.3) | 5.0 (3.1) |
Non-injured | 4.0 (1.9) | 4.7 (1.3)b | 4.6 (1.6)b | 4.7 (2.0)b |