Ultrasound can be used to detect early-developing insulin resistance in adults with obesity, according to a study published June 12 in the Journal of Ultrasound Medicine.  Here are three things to ...

Spanish squats strengthen key muscles like the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis—two parts of the quads muscles (front of the thigh) that help stabilize and extend the knee joint—and can ...

The exercise strengthens the vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and rectus femoris while improving hip flexor flexibility. Wall sits also enhance proprioception and joint ...

Are you looking for a new way to challenge your legs and core? Bear hug squats are a unique move you’ll love to hate!

The main outcome measure was the EMG amplitude of the vastus medialis obliquus and vastus lateralis during the concentric phase of stair stepping. Results: The application of medially directed ...

When we opened his lateral thigh compartment in the operating room, we relieved obvious pressure caused by a large hematoma within the vastus lateralis muscle. The wound was left open initially ...

A simple ultrasound of a patient's thigh or shoulder muscle may detect insulin resistance before it progresses to type 2 ...

A simple ultrasound of a patient's thigh or shoulder muscle may detect insulin resistance before it progresses to type 2 diabetes or even prediabetes. The paper noted a "potential 100% accuracy in ...