Correspondence to: Mr Geutjens, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby DE1 2QY, UK; Guido.Geutjens{at}sdah-tr.trent.nhs.uk A rare case is presented of a longstanding rupture of the rectus ...

New research has found that trunk control in patients with acute ischemic stroke may be closely associated with the resting tone and stiffness of key posterior trunk muscles, offering potential early ...

Can muscle stiffness predict stroke recovery? Read more about trunk control findings in acute stroke survivors.

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...

3 Department of Physical Therapy, Osaka Electro-Communication University, Osaka, Japan 4 Department of Rehabilitation Science, Osaka Health Science University, Osaka, Japan 5 Department of ...

Core muscle exercises were reportedly the main reason for dryland when Dr. Krabak interviewed coaches. The reason for this was injury prevention. Unfortunately, coaches have limited education on ...

Rabat – Real Madrid CF goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out for six weeks due to a knee injury. Courtois has suffered a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps, which is ...