Understanding and Treating Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition

Quadriceps muscle weakness and dysfunction are common consequences of knee joint injury or effusion.[1-7] Deficits in quadriceps muscle function have been reported following various knee joint pathologies including

Quadriceps muscle weakness and dysfunction are common consequences of knee joint injury or effusion. Deficits in quadriceps muscle function have been reported following various knee joint pathologies including anterior knee pain,anterior cruciate ligament injury, knee joint osteoarthritis, and meniscus injury. Muscle strengthening is regularly the focus of rehabilitation regimens,yet,full quadriceps strength is often not regained following discharge from formal physical therapy sessions.