Quadriceps composition and function influence downhill gait biomechanics > 1  year following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Both quadriceps function and composition influence aberrant gait biomechanics following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Quadriceps composition appears to provide insight into quadriceps dysfunction independent of muscle strength, as they associated with different gait biomechanics outcomes and shared minimal variance. Future research is necessary to determine the influence of changes in quadriceps composition on joint health outcomes.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research