OBJECTIVES: Arthritis, surgery, and traumatic injury of the knee joint are associated with
long-lasting inability to fully activate the quadriceps muscle, a process known as arthrogenic …

Context: Arthrogenic muscle inhibition is an important underlying factor in persistent
quadriceps muscle weakness after knee injury or surgery. Objective: To determine the …

The primary objectives of ACL surgery and rehabilitation are to restore knee function to
preinjury levels and promote long-term joint health. Often these goals are not achieved …

The twitch interpolation technique is commonly employed to assess the completeness of
skeletal muscle activation during voluntary contractions. Early applications of twitch …

The neuromuscular consequences of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury are important
considerations because these deficits play a crucial role in a patient's recovery following …

Hamstring strain injuries are amongst the most common and problematic injuries in a wide
range of sports that involve high speed running. The comparatively high rate of hamstring …

Abstract Risberg, MA, Steffen, K, Nilstad, A, Myklebust, G, Kristianslund, E, Moltubakk, MM,
and Krosshaug, T. Normative quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength values for female …

Context: Return to activity in the presence of quadriceps dysfunction may predispose
individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to long-term joint …

Purpose To identify determinants of quadriceps weakness among persons with end-stage
knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods One-hundred twenty-three individuals (mean age …

Background Information as to how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstructive
surgery (ACLR) alter lower extremity biomechanics may improve rehabilitation and return to …