Objective: To investigate atrophy and weakness of the quadriceps femoris muscle group in patients with PFPS using measures of cross ... ascending or descending stairs, or patellar compression 6 (table ...

10 Despite this variability, a thin fatty layer generally exists between the superficial rectus femoris and deep vastus intermedius ... a volume and length of tissue that is comparable to ...

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years ...