> Subject: VASTUS MEDIALIS MUSCLE STRENTH IN RELATION WITH Q-ANGLE
> Does anyone have any information for me as regards Vastus medialis =
> muscle strength in relation with Quadriceps angle(Q-Angle) at the knee =
> joint. I'm interested in anything as regards the muscle and the Q angle.
> Thanks in advance.
> Oluwabunmi Oladeji
The Q angle has traditionally been regarded as one of the
important factors to consider in patellofemoral disorders.
However there is an increasing body of evidence that
suggests that it may not actually be that important at all.
I have listed some references that you might find useful
Caylor, F., Fites, R., and Worrell, T. W. (1993).
"The relationship between quadriceps angle and anterior knee pain syndrome."
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 17(1), 11-16.
Kannus, P., and Nittymaki, S. (1994). "Which factors
predict outcome in the non operative treatment of
patellofemoral pain syndrome? A prospective follow up
study." Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,
289-296.
Livingstone, L. A. (1998). "The Quadriceps angle:
a review of the literature." Journal of Orthopaedic
and Sports Physical Therapy, 28(2), 105-109.
Kitsell, F., and Wilson, A. (1999). "Variation in
Q Angle of healthy adults over time, using the Peak 5
video motion analysis system." 13th International
Congress of the WCPT, Yokohama, 173.
I hope this is of some help.
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james selfe
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
University of Bradford. UK.
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