Walking gait biomechanics in individuals with quadriceps tendon autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Three-dimensional biomechanical gait alterations are present at the knee and hip following QT-ACLR when comparing between limbs. This pattern is consistent with other ACLR graft types. Participants demonstrated gait patterns associated with quadriceps avoidance and reduced proximal forces during the loading response and terminal stance phases. Rehabilitation and functional movement programs should target these deficits.
Authors
- Jennifer L. Hunnicutt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7588-6676)
- Kate R. Pfile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1238-1213)
- Michelle M. McLeod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2213-7466)
- Harris S. Slone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9556-6802)
- Chris M. Gregory
- Bennett Prosser
Institutions
- Arthritis Foundation (US)
- Medical University of South Carolina (US)
- College of Charleston (US)
- Gulf Coast State College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1546297
- Primary Topic
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00