Abstract
Summary: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common disorder which can result in alterations in lower limb movement. The aim of this study was to investigate whether patients with PFPS exhibit altered steadiness (measured as standard deviation of acceleration) during two tasks.
A 3 dimensional motion analysis system was used to record lower limb acceleration in patients with PFPS and healthy subjects, during single knee bends and squatting.
No significant difference in steadiness was found between patients and healthy subjects (p>0.05), however, a significant correlation (p=0.01) was found between knee steadiness and the presence of pain on squatting in patients. This alteration in knee steadiness in PFPS patients may be a compensatory mechanism to protect the patellofemoral joint.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 229 - 230 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | GAIT AND POSTURE |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | 1st Joint ESMAC - GCMAS Meeting (JEGM06) - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 27 Sept 2006 → 30 Sept 2006 |