BMJ

Safe and effective quadriceps femoris muscle exercise of resisted front bridge with a leg support in patients with anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency

3 Department of Physical Therapy, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka, Japan 4 Department of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Health Science University, Osaka, Japan 5 Department of ...
Medscape

Quadriceps Performance Under Activation of Foot Dorsal Extension in Healthy Volunteers

Background: The m. quadriceps femoris is the strongest muscle in the human body and plays an important role in sports, activities of daily living and independence. Two older studies showed increased ...
BMJ

Surgical repair of a chronic rupture of the rectus femoris muscle at the proximal musculotendinous junction in a soccer player

Correspondence to: Mr Geutjens, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby DE1 2QY, UK; Guido.Geutjens{at}sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk A rare case is presented of a longstanding rupture of the rectus ...
Morocco World News

Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Ruled Out for Six Weeks Due to a Knee Injury

Rabat – Real Madrid CF goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out for six weeks due to a knee injury. Courtois has suffered a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps, which is ...
The Conversation

Building a Tour de France‑winning body: know your muscles

Victoria University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Cyclists in this year’s Tour de France – currently underway – will cover more than 3,300km over 21 stages in 23 days. Of course ...