2024年5月9日 · VMO is short for vastus medialis oblique muscle. It is one of the quadriceps muscles on the inside front of the thigh, just above the knee. Strengthening this muscle is particularly important for knee rehabilitation as it helps control the position of …

2024年8月2日 · The vastus medialis, otherwise known as the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), is a teardrop-shaped muscle that helps extend the knee and stabilize the kneecap. It is one of the four quadriceps ("quad") muscles located in the front of your thigh.

Quadriceps injuries are common injuries in athletes with the muscle prone to muscle strains in situations requiring explosive movements as seen in certain sports. Vastus muscle injury the least common, and the vastus intermedius muscle is most commonly affected by contusions.

2022年12月20日 · Three common symptoms of vastus medialis injury are: Pain with the inner thigh and at the front and inside of the knee; Continued pain in the knee joint; Buckling of the knee (or when the knee allocates out) Other symptoms include: Cramping or tightness in the thigh; Tenderness when touching the site; Swelling; Bruising

Weakness and tightness in the vastus medialis muscles is a common cause of knee pain and can affect activities such as walking, running and jumping. Here we will look at the anatomy and function of the vastus medialis muscle, how to strengthen it …

2024年6月12日 · Vastus medialis exercises are a great way to improve knee stability and function, reduce knee pain and reduce the risk of cartilage injuries. Most people who suffer from long term knee pain have a weak vastus medialis muscle. This alters the way the knee moves, how the forces are directed through the knee and places excess strain on the inner knee.

2025年2月28日 · Injuries or weakness in the vastus medialis, often referred to as the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO), can lead to significant knee instability, resulting in pain during motions like squats and lunges. A strong VMO is crucial for maintaining knee stability and preventing discomfort in the joint.

The part of the muscle that is just above the knee is sometimes called the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO). The VMO muscle is what controls the movement that straightens your leg at the knee. It is also used to stabilize the kneecap.

VMO runs obliquely and helps with medial translation of the Patella where VM runs more longitudinally and contributes more to knee extension. Patellofemoral joint load is decreased by advanced and adequate medially directed force by the …

2025年1月21日 · What is the VMO Muscle? The VMO is the oblique portion of the vastus medialis, one of the four muscles of the quadriceps. Its primary function is to: Stabilise the patella and guide it within the trochlear groove during knee movement. Support knee extension in coordination with the rest of the quadriceps group.