Effect of knee and hip joint positions on passive stiffness of the rectus femoris and vastus lateralis in healthy individuals
Passive muscle stiffness is a key determinant of musculoskeletal function and is influenced by structural components such as titin, connective tissue, and fascia. However, the effects of joint position, muscle depth, and sex on quadriceps passive stiffness remain unclear. To investigate the passive stiffness of the rec...