Bilateral Variability of Quadriceps Angle and Impact of Height on it in Female Population of Uttarakhand
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: also affect the Q angle.Isometric contraction reduces the Q angle compared to measurements made during relaxation.5 This may explain the bilateral variation in the angle, specifically in athletes and sportspersons where the stronger leg is the dominant one.During the running gait cycle, females exhibit larger angles of hip adduction and knee abduction, which means a higher Q angle.It has been determined that the average Q angle in men ranges from 11.2 to 12.7°.6,7 The average Q angle in females has been reported to be 15.8° in the supine position 6 and 17° in the standing position.7 During activities like running, females have been reported to have an average Q angle that is 11.5° larger than that of males.Comparing females to males, it is concluded that females have lower hamstring activity and greater quadriceps muscle activity.
Source: Journal of Medical Academics
Authors: Sadakat Ali, Chanchal Sharma, Rubina Victor, Brijesh Thakur
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405956351