Q Angle Research

Q-Angle is defined as, the measurement of the angle between the quadriceps muscles and the patella tendon and provides useful information about the alignment of the knee joint. The Q angle gives an idea how the thigh muscles functions to move the knee and also how the knee cap (patella) tracks in the groove of the knee joint. A normal knee cap should move up and down within the groove with flexion and extension of the knee. When the Q angle is excessive, the knee cap tends to track out of alignment and hence causes wear and tear (degeneration) of the cartilage behind the knee cap. (Elizabeth Quinn 2014)
Through the research that I have conducted, I would say that there is not enough definitive research to agree or disagree. Yes, the increased