Table 5 Differences in hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength ratio between sexes
Total (n = 574) | Male (n = 287) | Female (n = 287) | p value | Difference between groups Mean (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HQ-ratio (ACL reconstructed side) (%) | 58.5 (12.3) (57.5; 59.5) | 56.6 (10.3) (55.4; 57.8) | 60.3 (13.7) (58.7; 61.9) | 0.0002 | − 3.74 (− 5.71; − 1.76) |
HQ-ratio (uninjured side) (%) | 54.7 (7.8) (54.1; 55.4) | 53.1 (7.1) (52.2; 53.9) | 56.4 (8.0) (55.5; 57.3) | < 0.001 | − 3.34 (− 4.60; − 2.10) |
Difference in HQ-ratio between the ACL reconstructed and uninjured leg (%) | 3.73 (11.34) (2.80; 4.66) | 3.41 (9.57) (2.22; 4.60) | 3.87 (13.16) (2.26; 5.49) | 0.68 | − 0.40 (− 2.25; 1.48) |