Is it truly impossible to strengthen the vastus medialis in isolation from the entire quadriceps muscle group?

ABSTRACT:

Background

To date, no specific exercises have been designed to selectively strengthen the vastus medialis muscle. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to provide a clear answer to the question: Is it truly impossible to strengthen the vastus medialis independently of the entire quadriceps muscle group? Methods: Thirty-three females with lateral patellar compression syndrome were randomly divided into 2 groups: one focused on selective strengthening of the vastus medialis (n = 16) and the other on general strengthening of the quadriceps (n = 17). The intervention lasted 8 weeks. Muscles cross-sectional area and electrical activity were assessed using ultrasound and electromyography, respectively. Data analysis was done using independent and dependent t-tests.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Hosseini SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667613 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature