abstract   background: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of the q angle with respect to the patella position. we assess the correlation between the q angles (calculated by clinical exam) in different positions and ct indices (with more impression on tttg).   method: atotal number of 68 knee joints of 50 cases entered the study. clinical examination was used to measure q...

PURPOSE Elevated cartilage stress has been identified as a potential mechanism for retropatellar pain; however, there are limited data in the literature to support this mechanism. Females are more likely to develop patellofemoral pain than males, yet the causes of this dimorphism are unclear. We used experimental data and computational modeling to determine whether patients with patellofemoral ...

Powers CM, et al. Br J Sports Med 2017;51:1713–1723. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2017-098717 IntroductIon The aetiology of patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a complex interplay among various anatomical, biomechanical, psychological, social and behavioural influences. Numerous factors associated with PFP have been reported in the literature, but the interaction between these proposed risk factors and the cl...

Musculoskeletal problems are some of the most frequent seen health problems in acupuncture clinics. Pain seems to be the main complaint in addition to reduced function. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) obstruction of qi and/or blood lead to pain. Soreness, swelling, and stiffness in muscles and joints develop if the obstruction is not cleared, and the normal function of the whole...

One proposed mechanism of patellofemoral pain, increased stress in the joint, is dependent on forces generated by the quadriceps muscles. Describing causal relationships between muscle forces, tissue stresses, and pain is difficult due to the inability to directly measure these variables in vivo. The purpose of this study was to estimate quadriceps forces during walking and running in a group o...

Abstract Purpose of Review Patellofemoral syndrome (PFS) is a common condition seen in people with anterior knee pain. This review explores patient presentations and exam maneuvers used for diagnosis, as well established/up-and-coming treatment interventions. Recent Findings Pain reduction prevention are the main goals PFS they negatively affect quality life. Combination hip exercises have been...