Quadriceps stiffness

Quadriceps stiffness is associated with quadriceps strength in humans (R2adjusted = 0.106; P = 0.021).

“Greater increase in quadriceps stiffness was significantly associated with larger strength reduction in females (R2adjusted = 0.106; P = 0.021).”

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Age-related changes in quadriceps stiffness and strength: a longitudinal observation in community-dwelling older adults

BMC geriatrics·1 Dec 2025