For evolutionary reasons, women have wider pelvises than men to enable childbirth. This affects the so-called Q-angle, which has a special significance in sports. It influences the risk of injuries, ...
Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common complaint in female volleyball players. Larger quadriceps femoris angle (Q angle) has been implicated as a source of patellofemoral ...
Background Large Q-angles are risk factors for knee injuries including patellofemoral pain syndrome and anterior cruciate ligament injury. However, there is limited research on the characteristics of ...