A BIOMECHANICAL INVESTIGATION OF A SPANISH SQUAT: THE EFFECT OF TRUNK INCLINATION AND LOAD ON QUADRICEPS ACTIVITY AND PATELLAR TENDON FORCE

Authors

Robert A. Needham Dr, Staffordshire UniversityFollow
Alex Corns, Staffordshire University
Jamie Bodden, Staffordshire University
Philip Walker, Staffordshire University
Richard Carter, Staffordshire University

Category

Rehabilitation

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The Spanish squat targets the knee extensor muscles and has been suggested to be an appropriate rehabilitation exercise for patellar tendinopathy. This study provides novel empirical data on the effect of trunk inclination and load on quadricep muscle activity and patellar tendon load while performing the Spanish squat. The findings of this study informs on the progression and regression of the Spanish Squat and provides evidence to support the application of the Spanish squat in progressive tendon loading strategies in the treatment of PT.

Recommended Citation

Needham, Robert A. Dr; Corns, Alex; Bodden, Jamie; Walker, Philip; and Carter, Richard (2022) "A BIOMECHANICAL INVESTIGATION OF A SPANISH SQUAT: THE EFFECT OF TRUNK INCLINATION AND LOAD ON QUADRICEPS ACTIVITY AND PATELLAR TENDON FORCE," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 40: Iss. 1, Article 124.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol40/iss1/124