The Influence of the Lower Limb Components on Genu Varum in Football Players

The MRI examinations were conducted using a 1.5 Tesla closed MRI system with a body coil and spine coil. The participants\' knees were positioned in full extension and their feet were in a neutral position during imaging. The scan was performed from the anterior superior iliac spine to the tip of the toes, and both legs were included in the field of view

The strength of the concentric knee extensor-flexor and concentric hip abductor-adductor muscles was measured using an isokinetic dynamometer at two different angular velocities: 60˚/sec and 180˚/sec. Three repetitions were performed at 60˚/sec, and five repetitions were performed at 180˚/sec. To calculate the H/Q ratio, we divided the peak concentric torque of the hamstrings by that of the quadriceps during the same contraction velocity. Similarly, to determine the Add/Abd ratio, we divided the peak concentric torque of the adductors by that of the abductors during the same contraction velocity