Relationship between dynamic knee valgus and lateral trunk lean during single-leg squatting in two-dimensional image

Satoshi Koto; Yoshinori Kagaya; Shohei Sato; Risa Yamauchi; Ryosuke Yumigeta; Hiroyuki Horikawa

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Relationship between dynamic knee valgus and lateral trunk lean during single-leg squatting in two-dimensional image

VernacularTitle:二次元画像における片脚スクワット時の膝外反量と体幹傾斜角の関係およびその信頼性
Author: Satoshi KOTO ¹ ; Yoshinori KAGAYA ² ; Shohei SATO ³ ; Risa YAMAUCHI ¹ ; Ryosuke YUMIGETA ³ ; Hiroyuki HORIKAWA ⁴
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1. Department of Physical Therapy, School of Nursing & Rehabilitation, Showa University
2. Department of Rehabilitation, Fujigaoka Hospital, Showa University
3. Reserch Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Showa University
4. Ochanomizu Clinic B&J
Keywords: ACL injury; knee in distance; hip out distance; lateral trunk lean; reliability
From:Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine 2020;69(3):261-267
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Dynamic knee valgus is considered a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This study identified how knee in distance (KID) and hip out distance (HOD) affect one’s lateral trunk lean (LTL). The results were also tested for reliability. Fifteen female basketball players (30 legs) from a university participated in this study. The participants performed single-leg squats by bending the knee of the supporting leg to 60°. The trials were recorded using a video camera. The KID, HOD, and LTL were measured with two-dimensional images using the Dartfish software, which measured the maximal knee valgus. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to measure the correlation between dynamic knee valgus (KID and HOD) and LTL. Additionally, the Interclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used to measure the reliability of the KID, HOD, and LTL data sets. The statistical significance was established at a level of p<0.05. Results showed that the KID and LTL had a significantly negative correlation, measured at r=-0.227, p<0.05. The ICC (2.1) values were: 0.83 for HOD, 0.99 for KID, and 0.96 for LTL; while the ICC (1.2) values were: 0.86 for HOD, 0.83 for KID, and 0.85 for LTL. The two-dimensional analysis technique revealed that the values were highly reliable. In sum, dynamic knee valgus had a negative correlation with LTL during single-leg squats. Therefore, it was suggested that the factors of dynamic knee valgus might be evaluated using LTL on two-dimensional screening test.