The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men
# Background The Single Leg Bridge Test (SLBT) is commonly described as a measure of 'hamstring endurance'. Nevertheless, the relationship between the SLBT score and isolated hamstring endurance remains uncertain. # Purpose This study aimed to investigate the correlation between SLBT s...
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| description | # Background
The Single Leg Bridge Test (SLBT) is commonly described as a measure of 'hamstring endurance'. Nevertheless, the relationship between the SLBT score and isolated hamstring endurance remains uncertain.
# Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the correlation between SLBT scores and isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the correlation between the limb symmetry index obtained from the SLBT and hamstring endurance test results.
# Design
Cross-sectional study.
# Methods
Forty healthy and physically active men were evaluated at the research laboratory on two separate occasions, with a minimum interval of 48 hours between visits. During each visit, participants performed either the single-leg balance test (SLBT) or the hamstring endurance test on an isokinetic dynamometer, which involved 30 concentric knee flexion repetitions performed at maximum intensity, with an angular velocity of 120°/s and a range of motion of 90°. Correlations were analyzed between SLBT scores and hamstring fatigue indexes provided by peak torque and work outcomes.
# Results
The SLBT score (27±7 reps) demonstrated no significant correlation with isolated hamstring endurance, as measured by isokinetic peak torque (52±9%; p=0.737, r=-0.038) or work (57±9%; p=0.489, r=0.078). Likewise, the limb symmetry index obtained from the SLBT (99±12%) did not significantly correlate with index from the hamstring endurance test: peak torque (107±26%; p=0.540, r=-0.100) and work (102±18%; p=0.849, r=0.031).
# Conclusion
The SLBT does not appear to be a suitable tool for measuring isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men.
# Level of evidence
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| spelling | doaj-art-e99eaa4467dc4f38b36db6c175cdeeb52025-02-11T20:27:04ZengNorth American Sports Medicine InstituteInternational Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2159-28962024-12-011912The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy MenLucas S RobertiRodrigo A FrankeBruno Q RobainaDiulian M MedeirosBruno M Baroni# Background The Single Leg Bridge Test (SLBT) is commonly described as a measure of 'hamstring endurance'. Nevertheless, the relationship between the SLBT score and isolated hamstring endurance remains uncertain. # Purpose This study aimed to investigate the correlation between SLBT scores and isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men. Additionally, the study aimed to assess the correlation between the limb symmetry index obtained from the SLBT and hamstring endurance test results. # Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Forty healthy and physically active men were evaluated at the research laboratory on two separate occasions, with a minimum interval of 48 hours between visits. During each visit, participants performed either the single-leg balance test (SLBT) or the hamstring endurance test on an isokinetic dynamometer, which involved 30 concentric knee flexion repetitions performed at maximum intensity, with an angular velocity of 120°/s and a range of motion of 90°. Correlations were analyzed between SLBT scores and hamstring fatigue indexes provided by peak torque and work outcomes. # Results The SLBT score (27±7 reps) demonstrated no significant correlation with isolated hamstring endurance, as measured by isokinetic peak torque (52±9%; p=0.737, r=-0.038) or work (57±9%; p=0.489, r=0.078). Likewise, the limb symmetry index obtained from the SLBT (99±12%) did not significantly correlate with index from the hamstring endurance test: peak torque (107±26%; p=0.540, r=-0.100) and work (102±18%; p=0.849, r=0.031). # Conclusion The SLBT does not appear to be a suitable tool for measuring isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men. # Level of evidence 3\.https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.125763 |
| spellingShingle | Lucas S Roberti Rodrigo A Franke Bruno Q Robaina Diulian M Medeiros Bruno M Baroni The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy |
| title | The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men |
| title_full | The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men |
| title_fullStr | The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men |
| title_short | The Single Leg Bridge Test Does Not Measure Isolated Hamstring Endurance in Healthy Men |
| title_sort | single leg bridge test does not measure isolated hamstring endurance in healthy men |
| url | https://doi.org/10.26603/001c.125763 |
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