Peak hamstring and quadriceps torque in runners in the 2005 Tirol Speed Marathon
| Muscle | Peak torque (N.m) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before race | After race | ||
| Values are median (range). Thirteen runners (12 male and one female) performed an isokinetic muscle test three to four days before and 18 hours after running a marathon. Only eccentric (muscle lengthening) peak hamstring torque (both thighs) was significantly different (reduced) after the race. p Values were determined by Wilcoxon test. | |||
| Hamstring | |||
| Concentric contractions | |||
| Right thigh | 105.2 (92.2–127.7) | 101.2 (80.9–130.7) | 0.1016 |
| Left thigh | 111.5 (87.5–130.6) | 103.3 (83.9–126.7) | 0.1763 |
| Eccentric contractions | |||
| Right thigh | 127.7 (118.5–148.6) | 117.7 (93.7–144.4) | 0.0244 |
| Left thigh | 134.5 (120.7–174.6) | 117.0 (93.7–136.1) | 0.0122 |
| Quadriceps | |||
| Concentric contractions | |||
| Right thigh | 142.8 (111.0–177.9) | 128.7 (84.9–158.8) | 0.0830 |
| Left thigh | 156.6 (139.5–165.9) | 137.9 (92.9–162.8) | 0.0640 |
| Eccentric contractions | |||
| Right thigh | 196.7 (163.2–205.6) | 162.7 (144.0–192.0) | 0.1475 |
| Left thigh | 189.2 (169.9–216.8) | 167.3 (135.2–204.7) | 0.1240 |