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 ...

Ever hear of the Q-angle? It’s not a geometry term, but a name for the Quadriceps – or “Q” – angle at which the femur (thigh bone) meets the tibia (shinbone). What’s newsworthy about this Q-angle is ...

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 ...