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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Research article

Thigh musculature stiffness during active muscle contraction after anterior cruciate ligament injury

Authors: April L. McPherson, Nathaniel A. Bates, Clifton R. Haider, Takashi Nagai, Timothy E. Hewett, Nathan D. Schilaty

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Altered motor unit (MU) activity has been identified after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, but its effect on muscle tissue properties is unknown. The purpose of this study was to compare thigh musculature muscle stiffness between control and ACL-injured subjects.

Methods

Thirty ACL-injured subjects and 25 control subjects were recruited. Subjects completed a randomized protocol of isometric contractions while electromyography (EMG) signals were recorded. Three maximum voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) determined peak force for 10 and 25% MVIC trials. Shear wave elastography was captured during each 10 and 25% MVIC trials.

Results

Differences in muscle stiffness were assessed between limbs and groups. 12 months post-surgery had higher stiffness for VM 0% MVIC, VL 0 and 10% MVIC, and ST 10 and 25% MVIC (all p ≤ 0.04).

Conclusion

Thigh musculature stiffness changed throughout rehabilitation and remained altered at 12 months after ACL reconstruction.
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Metadata
Title
Thigh musculature stiffness during active muscle contraction after anterior cruciate ligament injury
Authors
April L. McPherson
Nathaniel A. Bates
Clifton R. Haider
Takashi Nagai
Timothy E. Hewett
Nathan D. Schilaty
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03342-x

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