Vastus Medialis Activation During McMurray's Test

Ahram Canadian University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Knee Injuries; Knee Pain Chronic; Electromyography

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: McMurray knee examination test

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05965804

PT-VMM-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will use electromyography to evaluate activation patterns of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis muscles during the McMurray's knee examination test in different knee positions.

Full description

The McMurray test is commonly used to assess knee pathology. However, it is unclear which knee position during this test best isolates activity of the vastus medialis muscle. This study will measure vastus medialis and lateralis activation using surface electromyography in 30 healthy participants performing the McMurray test. Different knee flexion and rotation angles will be evaluated to determine which position optimally activates the vastus medialis. Results may enhance utilization of the McMurray test in rehabilitation programs targeting this muscle.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy adults aged 18-45 years
• No history of knee pathology

Exclusion criteria

• Contraindications to EMG
• Neurological or muscular disorders

Trial design

30 participants in 1 patient group

Healthy Adults

Description:

30 healthy adult participants aged 18-45 years performing the McMurray knee examination test

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: McMurray knee examination test