Correlation Between Hamstring Tightness and Generalized Laxity in Roller Skaters
Corresponding Author(s) : Divya Jethwani
pardeshitejus@gmail.com
International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research,
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022): 2022 Volume - 10 Issue - 2
Abstract
Background: Roller skating is a form of recreational activity as well as a sport, and can also be a form of transportation which is done with Roller skates. Roller skating provides an excellent means of cardiorespiratory exercise. The recent popularity of roller skating among persons of all ages has resulted in an increase in associated musculoskeletal injuries. In the field of figure skating, 50% of injuries are traumatic, while 50% of injuries are due to overuse and are more common in single skaters, whereas acute injuries occur more frequently among pair skaters and ice dancers. The aim is to find the correlation between hamstring tightness and generalized laxity in roller skaters.
Method: 90°-90° SLR test was used in order to assess the hamstring tightness in roller skaters and Beighton scale was used in order to assess the generalized laxity in roller skaters.
Results: In 90°-90° SLR test, for right side, 57% of individuals tested negative and 43% of individual tested positive and in left side 70% of individuals tested negative and 30% of individuals tested positive. In Beighton scale, 6.8% of individuals scored between range 0-3 indicating tightness, 46.6% of individuals scored between range 3-6 indicating normal score, 46.6% of individuals scored between range 6- 9 indicating ligamentous laxity.
Conclusion: This study concludes that there were skaters with hamstrings tightness but had absence of laxity whereas all the skaters with laxity did not have hamstring tightness.
Method: 90°-90° SLR test was used in order to assess the hamstring tightness in roller skaters and Beighton scale was used in order to assess the generalized laxity in roller skaters.
Results: In 90°-90° SLR test, for right side, 57% of individuals tested negative and 43% of individual tested positive and in left side 70% of individuals tested negative and 30% of individuals tested positive. In Beighton scale, 6.8% of individuals scored between range 0-3 indicating tightness, 46.6% of individuals scored between range 3-6 indicating normal score, 46.6% of individuals scored between range 6- 9 indicating ligamentous laxity.
Conclusion: This study concludes that there were skaters with hamstrings tightness but had absence of laxity whereas all the skaters with laxity did not have hamstring tightness.
Keywords
Roller Skaters
Hamstring Tightness
Generalized Laxity
90-90 SLR test
Beighton score
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Tejas Pardeshi, Divya Jethwani, Vaibhavi Mahendrakar. Correlation Between Hamstring Tightness and Generalized Laxity in Roller Skaters. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Res. [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 18 [cited 2026 Apr. 29];10(2):136-40. Available from: https://ijamscr.com/ijamscr/article/view/1167
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References
1) Gopal D, Dokras U. The history of roller skates; 2020.
2) Jacques LB, Grzesiak E. Personal protective equipment use by in-line roller skaters. J Fam Pract. 1994 May 1;38(5):486-8. PMID 8176347.
3) Perlik PC, Kalvoda DD, Wellman AS, Galvin EG, Stojic B. Roller-skating injuries. Phys Sportsmed. 1982 Apr 1;10(4):76-80. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1982.11947204, PMID 29265973.
4) Schieber RA, Branche-Dorsey CM. In-line skating injuries. Epidemiology and recommendations for prevention. Sports Med. 1995 Jun;19(6):427-32. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199519060-00006, PMID 7676103.
5) Russek LN, Errico DM. Prevalence, injury rate and, symptom frequency in generalized joint laxity and joint hypermobility syndrome in a ”healthy” college population. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Apr 1;35(4):1029-39. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-2951-9, PMID 25930211.
6) Okamura S, Wada N, Tazawa M, Sohmiya M, Ibe Y, Shimizu T, Usuda S, Shirakura K. Injuries and disorders among young ice skaters: relationship with generalized joint laxity and tightness. Open Access J Sports Med. 2014;5:191-5. doi: 10.2147/OAJSM.S63540, PMID 25177155.
7) Page P. Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Feb;7(1):109-19. PMID 22319684.
8) Loghmani MT, Warden SJ. Instrument-assisted cross-fiber massage accelerates knee ligament healing. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Jul;39(7):506-14. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2009.2997, PMID 19574659.
9) Bin Abd Razak HR, Bin Ali N, Howe TS. Generalized ligamentous laxity may be a predisposing factor for musculoskeletal injuries. J Sci Med Sport. 2014 Sep 1;17(5):474-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.11.001, PMID 24315955.
10) Pacey V, Nicholson LL, Adams RD, Munn J, Munns CF. Generalized joint hypermobility and risk of lower limb joint injury during sport: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jul;38(7):1487-97. doi: 10.1177/0363546510364838, PMID 20601606.
11) Malek S, Reinhold EJ, Pearce GS. The Beighton Score as a measure of generalised joint hypermobility. Rheumatol Int. 2021 Oct;41(10):1707-16. doi: 10.1007/s00296-021-04832-4. PMID 33738549, PMCID PMC8390395.
12) Chaphekar A, Somarajan S, Naik M, Kothiya D, Nakrani J, Trivedi S, Chaudhary M. Prevalence of hamstrings tightness using active knee extension test among diamond assorters. IJPHRD. 2021;12(2):7-11. doi: 10.37506/ijphrd.v12i2.14087.
2) Jacques LB, Grzesiak E. Personal protective equipment use by in-line roller skaters. J Fam Pract. 1994 May 1;38(5):486-8. PMID 8176347.
3) Perlik PC, Kalvoda DD, Wellman AS, Galvin EG, Stojic B. Roller-skating injuries. Phys Sportsmed. 1982 Apr 1;10(4):76-80. doi: 10.1080/00913847.1982.11947204, PMID 29265973.
4) Schieber RA, Branche-Dorsey CM. In-line skating injuries. Epidemiology and recommendations for prevention. Sports Med. 1995 Jun;19(6):427-32. doi: 10.2165/00007256-199519060-00006, PMID 7676103.
5) Russek LN, Errico DM. Prevalence, injury rate and, symptom frequency in generalized joint laxity and joint hypermobility syndrome in a ”healthy” college population. Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Apr 1;35(4):1029-39. doi: 10.1007/s10067-015-2951-9, PMID 25930211.
6) Okamura S, Wada N, Tazawa M, Sohmiya M, Ibe Y, Shimizu T, Usuda S, Shirakura K. Injuries and disorders among young ice skaters: relationship with generalized joint laxity and tightness. Open Access J Sports Med. 2014;5:191-5. doi: 10.2147/OAJSM.S63540, PMID 25177155.
7) Page P. Current concepts in muscle stretching for exercise and rehabilitation. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Feb;7(1):109-19. PMID 22319684.
8) Loghmani MT, Warden SJ. Instrument-assisted cross-fiber massage accelerates knee ligament healing. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009 Jul;39(7):506-14. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2009.2997, PMID 19574659.
9) Bin Abd Razak HR, Bin Ali N, Howe TS. Generalized ligamentous laxity may be a predisposing factor for musculoskeletal injuries. J Sci Med Sport. 2014 Sep 1;17(5):474-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.11.001, PMID 24315955.
10) Pacey V, Nicholson LL, Adams RD, Munn J, Munns CF. Generalized joint hypermobility and risk of lower limb joint injury during sport: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jul;38(7):1487-97. doi: 10.1177/0363546510364838, PMID 20601606.
11) Malek S, Reinhold EJ, Pearce GS. The Beighton Score as a measure of generalised joint hypermobility. Rheumatol Int. 2021 Oct;41(10):1707-16. doi: 10.1007/s00296-021-04832-4. PMID 33738549, PMCID PMC8390395.
12) Chaphekar A, Somarajan S, Naik M, Kothiya D, Nakrani J, Trivedi S, Chaudhary M. Prevalence of hamstrings tightness using active knee extension test among diamond assorters. IJPHRD. 2021;12(2):7-11. doi: 10.37506/ijphrd.v12i2.14087.