To determine the isometric quadrice

To determine the isometric quadriceps maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) at assess- ment time points, an isokinetic dynamometer was used (IsoMed®2000 D&R GmbH, Germany) The quadriceps MVIC test was reported to have demonstrated a good test–retest reliability (ICC > 0.86) [6]. The participants were seated on an isokinetic dynamometer. Their hips were flexed at approximately 90° with stabilization straps placed across the trunk, waist, and distal femur of the limb, which was tested to minimize compensatory movement. The axis of the dynamometer was aligned with the dynamometer’s laser axis of rotation to the lateral femoral epicondyle of both limbs. The knee was flexed at 60°, and dynamometer force arm was secured 2 cm above the lateral malleolus.