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_Combining return to sport, psychological readiness, body mass, hamstring strength symmetry, and hamstring/quadriceps ratio increases the risk of a second anterior cruciate ligament injury
PurposeTo investigate the combinations of variables that comprise the biopsychosocial model domains to identify clinical profiles of risk and...
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Quadriceps muscle strength recovery with the use of high tone power therapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThere are no scientific reports clearly describing the effectiveness of the High Tone Power Therapy in patients after ACL reconstruction....
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Physical activity levels respiratory and peripheral muscle strength and pulmonary function in young post-COVID-19 patients
ObjectiveCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes permanent problems, even mild severity. The long-term consequences of COVID-19 are still unknown....
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Effects of different inspiratory muscle training protocols on functional exercise capacity and respiratory and peripheral muscle strength in patients with chronic kidney disease: a randomized study
BackgroundPathological changes were observed in the diaphragm due to abnormal renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Inspiratory muscle...
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Quadriceps muscle thickness assessed by ultrasound is independently associated with mortality in hemodialysis patients
Background/ObjectivesEstimation of muscle mass is an integral part of nutritional assessment in End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) patients on chronic...
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Speed whip ripstop technique during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using quadriceps tendon results in higher fixation strength
PurposeTo compare the biomechanical strength of different fixation configurations using a suspensory button in a soft-tissue quadriceps tendon graft...
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Can pre-exercise photobiomodulation improve muscle endurance and promote recovery from muscle strength and injuries in people with different activity levels? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was introduced as an ergogenic aid for sport performance in healthy individuals is still controversial. The main...
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Muscle fat infiltration in chronic kidney disease: a marker related to muscle quality, muscle strength and sarcopenia
Muscle fat infiltration (MFI) also known as myosteatosis refers to any deposit of lipids found in the skeletal muscle. MFI is preferably assessed by...
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Concordance between muscle mass assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis and by muscle ultrasound: a cross-sectional study in a cohort of patients on chronic hemodialysis
BackgroundSarcopenia is a common problem in hemodialysis (HD) patients, and it is diagnosed by low muscle mass, strength and/or low physical...
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Aussie current and quadriceps muscle endurance: a randomized clinical trial
PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of electrical stimulation with Aussie current on the endurance of the sedentary individuals’...
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Not only muscle mass but also muscle quality is associated with knee extension muscle strength in patients with hip fractures
SummaryOur results revealed that the decrease in isometric knee extension muscle strength on the operated and nonoperated sides in patients with hip...
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Effect of Tai Chi on knee pain and muscle strength in middle-aged and older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial protocol
BackgroundKnee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common public health problem and a leading cause of long-term pain, decreased muscle strength, and even...
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Relationship between maximal strength and hamstring-to-quadriceps ratios in balanced and unbalanced legs in futsal athletes
Hamstring-to-quadriceps (H:Q) strength ratio has been used to estimate injury risk and readiness to return to sport. Previous studies have...
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Quadriceps muscle volume has no effect on patellofemoral cartilage lesions in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis
PurposeThe quadriceps muscle has a positive effect on anterior knee pain. However, its effect on the patellofemoral (PF) cartilage in patients with...
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Variability of unilateral and bilateral isometric muscle strength of lower extremities extensors in young females and males
BackgroundThe muscle strength of the lower extremity extensors can be evaluated in the closed kinetic chain (CKC) during unilateral or bilateral...
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Impairments of functional exercise capacity, muscle strength, balance and kinesiophobia in patients with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMuscle weakness, balance, and functional capacity are affected in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dialysis. However, studies...
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Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength After Hip Fracture: an Intervention Target for Nutrition Supplementation
Purposeof ReviewTo summarize what is known about the deleterious effect of hip fracture on muscle mass and strength as well as the scientific...
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Midterm outcome and strength assessment after quadriceps tendon refixation with suture anchors
PurposeQuadriceps tendon ruptures (QTR) occur predominantly in middle-aged patients through violent eccentric contraction that occurs either when...
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Effect of low-level laser therapy on quadriceps and foot muscle fatigue in children with spastic diplegia: a randomized controlled study
Spastic diplegia is the most common form of cerebral palsy; children with spastic diplegia are suffering from muscle fatigue and spasticity which...
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Evaluation of Changes in Quadriceps Femoris Muscle in Critically III Children Using Ultrasonography
ObjectiveTo measure changes in muscle thickness and echogenicity, reflecting muscle bulk and quality, respectively, of quadriceps femoris (QF), in...
