If an Athlete Had Decreased Strength in the Quadriceps Muscle

question 34

Multiple Choice

If an athlete had decreased strength in the quadriceps muscle due to anterior cruciate ligament repair,which of the following problems may be present during the stance phase of gait?

• A) Inability to flex the knee (concentric action)
• B) Inability to control flexion of the knee (eccentric action)
• C) Inability to extend the knee (concentric action)
• D) Inability to control extension of the knee (eccentric action)