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An investigation of the relationship between anterior knee pain and lower limb biomechanics.
… an investigation of the relationship between anterior knee pain and lower limb biomechanics in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals during walking. Although foot orthotic devices are often prescribed to realign lower extremity mechanics, there is conflicting evidence to support this. A …
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The role of a biokinetics rehabilitation programme in alleviating anterior knee pain in adolescents
Anterior knee pain is a common condition prevalent within the adolescent population and frequently interferes with sporting and routine activities. The condition is often self-limiting, but can take up to two years to resolve- Surgical intervention is not recommended in this population group, and …
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Cross-cultural Adaption and Psychometric Properties Testing of The Arabic Anterior Knee Pain Scale
<p>Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP) is a common condition affecting the musculoskeletal system and has a tendency of becoming chronic and is problematic in the affected people. It is the commonest cause of anterior knee pain. In over 2/3 of the patients affected it has been successfully treated …
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Factors Affecting Anterior Knee Pain in Post-ACLR Comparing Patellar Tendon and Hamstring Tendon Autografts
<p>Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are frequent athletic and non-athletic injuries that impact a person's functional and athletic capability. ACL injuries generally require surgical reconstruction. The most popular graft types include patellar tendon (PT) and hamstring tendon (HT) …
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The kinematic effects of three quarter and full length foot orthoses on anterior knee pain sufferers when walking and descending stairs
Background: Patellofemoral pain is a common disorder whose aetiology is complex often being described as multifactorial, increased load of the patellofemoral joint is often attributed to foot function. Foot orthoses are commonly prescribed for this condition; however the mechanisms by which they …
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Comparison of Health Promotion Behaviors and Performance on the Navy Physical Readiness Test among Active Duty Shipboard Personnel with and without Anterior Knee Pain
… part of the management plan for persons with anterior knee pain (AKP). In an active duty military population, AKP can interfere with performance on the required, semi-annual physical readiness test (PRT). The purpose of this descriptive, comparative study was to compare the relationships among …
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The effect of medial patellar taping on pain, strength and neuromuscular recruitment in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain
… general population [8, 33, 68]. Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is usually described as diffuse, peripatellar, anterior knee pain [8, 61].
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Comparison of electrical activity of lateral and medial stabilizers of the patella and further diagnostically relevant risk factors in athletes with and without patellofemoral pain and in a Tai Chi group
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a term for a variety of pathologies or anatomical abnormalities leading to a type of anterior knee pain and is the most common single diagnosis among runners and in sport medicine centers. Despite this high incidence, the exact cause of these disorders remains …
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Kneeling function following total knee arthroplasty
The ability to kneel is an important function of the knee joint, as it is required for many daily activities, including religious practices, professional occupations and recreational pursuits. The inability to kneel following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently a source of disappointment. …
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Quantitative Texture Analysis and Automated Segmentation of Patellar Tendon Sonographic Images on Collegiate Athletes
Patellar tendinopathy, a common cause of anterior knee pain, is primarily due to degenerative changes in the patellar tendon resulting from repetitive stress. While the tendon itself is the primary focus, damage can also manifest in surrounding tissues, such as the subcutaneous tissue and the fat …
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Quantitative Texture and Blob Analyses on Patellar Tendon Sonographic Images of Collegiate Basketball Athletes
… Tendinopathy (PT), commonly called "Jumper's Knee", is a condition resulting from repetitive loading of the patellar tendon that presents as anterior knee pain, which is commonly seen in basketball players due to the maneuvers in the sport. Diagnosis of PT often involves a clinical exam …