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Published in: Rheumatology International 7/2008

01-05-2008 | Original Article

Isokinetic evaluation of knee extensor/flexor muscle strength in patients with hypermobility syndrome

Authors: Nilay Sahin, Akin Baskent, Hatice Ugurlu, Ender Berker

Published in: Rheumatology International | Issue 7/2008

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Abstract

Benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) is a syndrome with musculoskeletal pain originating from the increased laxity of the joints and the ligaments. The study was to compare the isokinetic strength of knee extensor/flexor muscles of BJHS patients with healthy controls. Forty patients diagnosed as having BJHS with Brighton criteria and 45 years of age, height and weight-matched healthy controls were recruited for the study. Isokinetic testing was performed with isokinetic dynamometry of Biodex System 3Pro and measurements were recorded at knee extension/flexion pattern concentrically at 60, 180, and 240°/s angular velocities. The study group was also evaluated for functional impairment and pain by HAQ and VAS respectively. Knee extensor muscle strength was significantly lower in the patient group compared with the controls. It was hypothesized that the muscle weakness in the study group was related to lengthening of the quadriceps muscle and pain-related inactivity as well as joint instability and proprioception defect.
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Metadata
Title
Isokinetic evaluation of knee extensor/flexor muscle strength in patients with hypermobility syndrome
Authors
Nilay Sahin
Akin Baskent
Hatice Ugurlu
Ender Berker
Publication date
01-05-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Rheumatology International / Issue 7/2008
Print ISSN: 0172-8172
Electronic ISSN: 1437-160X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-007-0493-4

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