Does squatting parallel compared to below parallel help prevent patellar tendonitis in male athletes? — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Does squatting parallel compared to below parallel help prevent patellar tendonitis in male athletes?

Name: Samual Kotsonas
Major: athletic training
Hometown: Apple Valley
Faculty Sponsor: Ashley Greenwood ’14
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Type of research: Course project

Abstract

Patellar tendonitis is a common issue found in male athletes who participate in weight lifting activities due to the excessive knee flexion and extension. One common lift individuals complete in their weight lifting programs is a squat. Many variations of a squat can be incorporated into programs such as front squat, back squat, split squat, and sumo squat. Since strength training is used as a preventative method for overuse injuries, it is important for athletes to understand further preventative squatting form. This knowledge leads to the question of whether squatting parallel compared to below parallel helps prevent patellar tendonitis in male athletes? Research was conducted using the search engines google scholar. 5 research articles were found using the key words squat depth, squat, patellar tendonitis, squat form, patellofemoral. The studies examined in this review did not answer the question of squatting parallel compared to below parallel prevents patellar tendinitis in male weight lifters. The lack of available articles show the need for additional research to be conducted. Research can be conducted using various male intercollegiate athletes at Carthage College.

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