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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2025

Effects of stance width and foot placement angle on knee joint loading of partial squats in healthy female university students: a cross-sectional study.

Weilan Jiang, Liang Chen, Liao Wang, Yi Gong, Yuxuan Liu, Wenchao Jin, Yongjun Zheng, Bingchen An

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Weilan JiangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Liang ChenDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Liao WangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Yi GongDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200072, China.
Yuxuan LiuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Wenchao JinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Yongjun ZhengDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China. zhengyongjun1971@126.com.
Bingchen AnDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China. anbingchen@fudan.edu.cn.

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Central High-levelTraditional Chinese MedicineHospital Clinical ResearchBusiness Expenses Project DZMG-XZYY-23007National Natural Science Foundation of China 81772425Shanghai State Scientific and Technological Commission No. 21Y11903100, 16411964000, 21MC1930200Tongji University MedicineXInterdisciplinary ResearchInitiative) 2025-0553-YB-09
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backgroundThis study investigates how stance width and foot placement angles influence knee joint loading during partial squats, aiming to optimize exercise performance while reducing injury risks.

methodsEight healthy female college students performed partial squats with varying stance widths (1x and 1.5x shoulder width) and foot placement angles (0°, -20°, and + 20°). Kinematic and kinetic data were collected using a 12-camera motion capture system and force platforms. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS, including correlation and multiple linear regression analyses to examine the effects of stance width and foot placement angle on knee joint moments.

resultsStance width significantly affected knee adduction, abduction, and external rotation moments. Increased stance width reduced knee adduction moments, suggesting benefits for alleviating medial compartment stress in knee osteoarthritis. Foot placement angles primarily influenced knee extension, internal rotation, and external rotation moments, with certain angles enhancing knee extension moments, beneficial for quadriceps strength.

conclusionsAdjusting stance width and foot placement angles in partial squats is important for injury prevention and rehabilitation. These findings offer practical recommendations for optimizing squat performance in both clinical and athletic context. Future studies should consider exploring a wider range of stance widths and foot angles, as well as diverse populations, including different age groups, sexes, and individuals with specific knee conditions.

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Foot placement angleInjury preventionKnee joint loadingPartial squatsStance width

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PMCPMC12636141

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