Effect of iliotibial band and gastrocnemius activation on knee kinematics.

Background: This paper aimed to evaluate the effects of iliotibial band (ITB) activation and gastrocnemius activation on knee kinematics and stability. A quantitative analysis needs to determine the effect of ITB and gastrocnemius activation in each of the six degrees of freedom of the knee joint.

Methods: Four cadaveric knee specimens were tested during squat motions with physiological loads.