Yuenyongviwat V, Duangmanee S, Iamthanaporn K BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | May 11, 2020 Among patients suffering from medial compartment knees osteoarthritis knee, researchers assessed the impact of hip abductor exercises. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: hip abductor strengthening exercises, combined with quadriceps strengthening exercises, were performed by those in the first group, […]
Rheumatology International pp 1–16 | Cite as Systematic Review First Online: 15 November 2018 Abstract People with knee osteoarthritis have atrophy of the muscles surrounding the knee joint. Therefore, exercise programs primarily have been focused on the strengthening of quadriceps femoris muscle (QFM). Primary aim of this systematic review was to determine which exercise increases […]
Michael J. Callaghan, PhD, MPhil, MCSP Abstract Study Design Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Background The use of external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge, there is no investigation into the effect of knee supports or braces on quadriceps muscle strength and […]
Acta Medica Iranica 2015. 53(8):466-470. Behzad Heidari, Yahya Javadian, Mansour Babaei, Behnaz Yousef-Ghahari ABSTRACT Both vitamin D deficiency and quadriceps muscle weakness are associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and pain. The aim of this study was to determine the restorative effect of vitamin D deficiency on pain and quadriceps muscle strength in knee osteoarthritis. Patients […]
Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following acl reconstruction: a case report. Authors Jayaseelan DJ, Courtney CA, Kecman M, Alcorn D. Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;9(7):991-1003. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quadriceps weakness is a common finding following knee injuries or surgery, and can […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy > Volume 44, Issue 6 > Authors: Laura Kooiker, PT, MSc Study Design Systematic literature review. Objective To summarize the evidence for physical therapist–guided quadriceps-strengthening exercises as a treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome. Background Although quadriceps strengthening is often included in the plan of care for patellofemoral pain […]
Quadriceps Strength in Either Sex Does Not Predict OA found on X-Rays Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2009;61(8) Quadriceps Strength in Either Sex Does Not Predict OA found on X-Rays A new study by researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics found that thigh muscle strength does not predict the occurrence of knee osteoarthritis […]