Association of quadriceps angle with gender, anthropometric measurements and quadriceps muscle strength in middle age group

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between quadriceps angle, anthropometric measurements and quadriceps muscle strength. The quadriceps angle (Q angle) consider clinically as a very important parameter which displays the biomechanical effect of the quadriceps muscle on the knee and it is also a crucial factor for the proper posture and movement of the knee. Quadriceps angle is routinely and regularly used as an assessment parameter during the diagnosis of many knee-related problems. This study shows the inverse relation between quadriceps angle and height and quadriceps muscle strength. Also it provides information of the proportional relation between quadriceps angle and weight.