Deficits in quadriceps strength after ACL reconstruction are a well known problem. Is this specific to the quadriceps or is this just an example of general weakness throughout the lower extremity? What about hip strength? Does this change as well? Is JW smarter than a sea cucumber? In this episode we are joined by Ohio State researcher and clinician Matt Ithurburn!

Hip Strength in Patients with Quadriceps Strength Deficits after ACL Reconstruction.
Bell DR, Trigsted S, Post EG, Walden CE.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 May 26. [Epub ahead of print]

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088 Hip Strength With Quad Deficits After ACLR