Differences in the mass and quality of the quadriceps with age and sex and their relationships with knee extension strength
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12715
Abstract: Although muscle quality evaluations are currently considered important for diagnosing sarcopenia, data from the general population are lacking. This study used mid‐thigh computed tomography measurements to evaluate age‐related and sex‐related differences in quadriceps femoris muscle… read more here.
Keywords: knee extension; quality; extension strength; age ... See more keywords
Preoperative methylprednisolone does not reduce loss of knee-extension strength after total knee arthroplasty
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DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2017.1345236
Abstract: Background and purpose — Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) face challenges related to postoperative reduction in knee-extension strength. We evaluated whether inhibition of the inflammatory response by a single preoperative dose of methylprednisolone (MP)… read more here.
Keywords: knee extension; extension strength; group; knee ... See more keywords
Association Between Knee Extension Strength at 3 and 6 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2021-0336
Abstract: CONTEXT Deficits in knee extension strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction have been a major problem. The inadequate recovery of the knee extension strength of surgical limb reportedly delays return to sports and increases reinjury… read more here.
Keywords: knee extension; extension; extension strength; reconstruction ... See more keywords
Poor isometric neck extension strength as a risk factor for concussion in male professional Rugby Union players
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DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104414
Abstract: Background Concussion is one of the highest burden injuries within professional Rugby Union (‘rugby’) and comes with a high health and financial cost to players and teams. Limited evidence exists as to the existence of… read more here.
Keywords: strength; neck; extension strength; concussion ... See more keywords
Handheld dynamometer reliability to measure knee extension strength in rehabilitation patients—A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268254
Abstract: Introduction The Handheld Dynamometer (HHD) has the potential to overcome some of the logistic and economic limitations of isokinetic dynamometers for measuring knee extension muscle strength. However, its reliability has not been fully assessed. The… read more here.
Keywords: strength; knee extension; extension strength; reliability ... See more keywords
Reactive Strength Index and Knee Extension Strength Characteristics Are Predictive of Single-Leg Hop Performance After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000003102
Abstract: Abstract Birchmeier, T, Lisee, C, Geers, B, and Kuenze, C. Reactive strength index and knee extension strength characteristics are predictive of single-leg hop performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Strength Cond Res 33(5): 1201–1207,… read more here.
Keywords: single leg; knee extension; extension strength; strength ... See more keywords
Eight-Week Low-Intensity Squat Training at Slow Speed Simultaneously Improves Knee and Hip Flexion and Extension Strength
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00893
Abstract: Considering that the squat exercise requires flexion and extension of the knee and hip joints, a resistance training program based on squat exercises should efficiently increase the flexion and extension strength of both the knee… read more here.
Keywords: knee hip; flexion extension; extension; extension strength ... See more keywords