Criterion-related validity of the lumbo-horizontal angle in flexion as a measure of hamstring muscle extensibility in young adults
One hundred and eight males (mean age: 21.98 ± 4.01 years) and 98 females (mean age: 22.12 ± 3.86 years) were asked to perform the straight leg raise (left and right legs), back-saver sit-and-reach (left and right legs), unilateral sit-and-reach (left and right legs), sit-and-reach, toe-touch, and V...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2010 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM) |
| Repositorio: | RIUCAM. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:repositorio.ucam.edu:10952/6413 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://hdl.handle.net/10952/6413 https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v5i13.67 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Test de elevación de pierna recta Pruebas de valoración Fitness testing Sit-and-reach Fexibility Straight leg raise Flexibilidad |
| Sumario: | One hundred and eight males (mean age: 21.98 ± 4.01 years) and 98 females (mean age: 22.12 ± 3.86 years) were asked to perform the straight leg raise (left and right legs), back-saver sit-and-reach (left and right legs), unilateral sit-and-reach (left and right legs), sit-and-reach, toe-touch, and V sit-and-reach tests in a randomized order. The lumbo-horizontal angle was measured when the participants reached maximal trunk flexion with knees extended. The ANOVA analysis showed significant differences for the lumbosacral angle among tests (p < 0.001). The concurrent validity of the lumbo-horizontal angle with regard to the straight leg raise was low to moderate for males (r = 0.44 – 0.58) and moderate for females (r = 0.56 – 0.70). In conclusion, administration procedures of sit-and-reach tests influence the lumbo-sacral angle in flexion. The sit-and-reach and toe-touch tests, and the unilateral sit-and-reach are the tests that reach the highest concurrent criterionrelated validity for males and females, respectively, for measuring hamstring muscle extensibility |
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