Table 5

Joint and ligament integrity measures: general joint laxity indications and anterior–posterior knee laxity measures measured with a knee arthrometer of twins compared with large cohort of uninjured women

Sibling 1Sibling 2
Side:Dominant*Non-dominant*DominantNon-dominant
Little finger extension.YesN/AYesN/A
Elbow hyperextensionNoN/AYesN/A
Knee hyperextensionNoN/AYesN/A
Thumb oppositionYesN/AYesN/A
Hamstring flexibility−19*−16*−5−14
KT arthrometer (30 N)8.28.98.79.7
  • * Injured side.

  • N/A, not applicable.