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The effects of hip- vs. knee-dominant hamstring exercise on biceps femoris morphology, strength, and sprint performance: a randomized intervention trial protocol
BackgroundThe hamstrings are an important muscle group that contribute to horizontal force during sprint acceleration and are also the most injured...
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A rare third head of the biceps femoris in the posterior thigh
The occurrence of a third head of the biceps femoris is very rare. We encountered the case of a 90-year-old Japanese male cadaver with a third head...
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Rectus femoris activation is modified by training status and correlates with endurance performance in cycling
The study aimed to compare the activity of low and fast-twitch muscle fibers of the prime mover muscles used in cycling between recreational cyclists...
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Biceps brachii elastography in well-trained men post eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage
PurposeRecent advancements in elastography techniques, specifically supersonic shearwave elastography (SWE), have enabled non-invasive assessment of...
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Differences in the muscle activities of the quadriceps femoris and hamstrings while performing various squat exercises
BackgroundKnee injuries in the lower limbs frequently occur, and lower limb muscles need to be strengthened to reduce injuries. Activating muscles...
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Innervation patterns of hamstring muscles, including morphological descriptions and clinical implication
PurposeThe hamstrings muscles are innervated by sciatic nerve branches. However, previous studies assessing which and how many branches innervate...
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Kinesio Ta**™ effects with different directions and tensions on the muscle activity of the rectus femoris of young adults with a muscle imbalance promoted by mechanical vibration: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundTherapeutic strategies such as improvement muscle activation are fundamental for clinical practice, especially for the quadriceps muscle....
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Imaging of acute lower limb muscle injury and potential gender differences
ObjectivesTo assess the most common lower limb acute muscle injuries on MRI imaging in a national specialist centre for orthopaedics and sports...
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The hip joint mobilization with movement technique improves muscle activity, postural stability, functional and dynamic balance in hemiplegia secondary to chronic stroke: a blinded randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPeople with stroke generally experience abnormal muscle activity and develop balance disorder. Based on the important role of the proximal...
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Rotation advancement V-Y posterior thigh flap combined with a biceps femoris muscle flap for reconstruction of a recurrent ischial pressure sore in pediatric patients
BackgroundIschial pressure sores are mostly seen in wheelchair-bound pediatric patients, who are affected by a myelomeningocele, as a result of...
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Complete tibial insertion of the biceps femoris tendon: an MRI-based study to assess the prevalence of this variant
PurposeTo quantify the prevalence of complete tibial insertion of the biceps femoris tendon in patients presenting for knee MRI scans.
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Surgical treatment of high-grade acute intramuscular hamstring tendon injuries in athletes leads to predictable return to sports and no re-injuries
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess the post-operative return to sport and re-injury rates following surgical repair of acute, first-time,...
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Influence of ultrasound machine settings on quantitative measures derived from spatial frequency analysis of muscle tissue
BackgroundUltrasound is a powerful tool for diagnostic purposes and provides insight into both normal and pathologic tissue structure. Spatial...
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Fatty infiltration in the posterior muscles of the lower extremities as an MRI feature in antimitochondrial antibody–associated myopathy
ObjectiveIdiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) with antimitochondrial M2 antibody (AMA-M2) has been associated with distinct clinical...
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Reliability of electromyography during 2000 m rowing ergometry
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the reliability of surface electromyography (EMG) assessed at seven muscles during three repeated 2000 m...
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Muscle dynamics analysis by clustered categories during jogging in patients with anterior cruciate ligament deficiency
BackgroundPatients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency (ACLD) tend to have altered lower extremity dynamics. Little is known about the...
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Lower Extremity Muscle Tendon Interaction Around Knee During Gait Among Adolescent Children with Cerebral Palsy with Varying Crouch Angle
BackgroundOptimal management and surgical planning of severe bony deformities and muscle tendon unit contractures demands comprehensive evaluation of...
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An atypical inferior gluteal artery passing through the piriformis muscle
PurposeIn this article, we report a case of an atypical inferior gluteal artery that passed through the piriformis muscle when it emerged from the...
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Biomechanics of the lower limb in patients with mild knee osteoarthritis during the sit-to-stand task
BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that markedly affects the sit-to-stand (STS) activity of patients, a...
