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Pompeo KD, da Rocha ES, Melo MA, de Oliveira NT, Oliveira DF, Sonda FC, Dos Santos PF, Rodrigues R, Baroni BM, Vaz MA. Lower limb muscles' thicknesses are weakly associated with dynamic knee valgus during single-leg squat in women with patellofemoral pain. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2024; 39:423-430. [PMID: 38876662 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Patellofemoral pain (PFP) patients often show an altered lower limb alignment during the single-leg squat (SLS). There is evidence that proximal and distal-to-the-knee muscle alterations can modify the lower limb alignment in PFP patients. However, we observed a lack of studies investigating the possible association between the thickness and strength of proximal and distal-to-the-knee muscles and lower limb alignment during SLS in women with PFP. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between the thickness and strength of lower limb muscles and dynamic knee valgus (DKV) during SLS in women with PFP. METHODS Cross-sectional study, where fifty-five women with PFP were submitted to the following evaluations: (1) muscle thickness (MT) of Gluteus Medius (GMed), Gluteus Maximus (GMax), Vastus Lateralis (VL), and Tibialis Anterior (TA); (2) isometric peak torque of hip abductors, hip external rotators, knee extensors, and foot inversors; and (3) DKV during SLS. RESULTS There was a significant negative association between GMax's MT and DKV (r = -0.32; p = 0.01), and between TA's MT and DKV (r = -0.28; p = 0.03). No significant correlations were observed between isometric torques and DKV. Regression analysis found that GMax's MT explained 10% of the DKV's variance during SLS. DISCUSSION Poor lower limb alignment during SLS is weakly associated with proximal and distal-to-the-knee muscle thicknesses, with no association with isometric torque in PFP women. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that other factors besides strength and muscle thicknesses may explain and improve lower limb alignment in women with PFP.
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- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Physique Physiotherapy Center, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Physique Physiotherapy Center, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Unuvar BS, Torlak MS, Gercek H, Tufekci O, Erdagi K, Işik B. Comparison and Relationship of Quadriceps Femoris Angle, Muscle Strength, and Balance in Athletes and Non-Athletes. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:1243-1250. [PMID: 37525722 PMCID: PMC10387013 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-00927-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Objective Q-angle is an important parameter to assess quadriceps muscle's function and its effect on knee. The present study aims to investigate the potential relationships between Q-angle, muscle strength, and balance in both athlete and non-athlete populations. Methods Fifty-six athletes and non-athletes aged between 18 and 20 were included in this cross-sectional study. The Q-angle of each participant was measured using a universal goniometer. Muscle strength was evaluated using hand-held dynamometer, and static and dynamic balance were assessed using the one-leg stand test and Y balance test, respectively. Results Our findings revealed that athletes had a significantly smaller Q angle than non-athletes (p < 0.05). Furthermore, male participants had both higher muscle strength and better static balance with eyes closed than female participants (p < 0.05). Similarly, athletes had both higher muscle strength and better static balance than non-athletes (p < 0.05). Moreover, we found that the dominant limb had a significantly smaller Q angle than the non-dominant limb (p < 0.05). However, we did not observe a significant relationship between Q angle and dynamic balance (p > 0.05). Conclusion Our study suggests that individuals who participate in sports have lower Q angle values than those who do not participate in sports. Additionally, gender differences may exist in muscle strength and static balance. Furthermore, the Q angle was found to be lower in the non-dominant extremity compared to the dominant extremity. Finally, our study revealed a significant association between Q angle and knee muscle strength and static balance. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of these relationships.
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- Bayram Sonmez Unuvar
- Department of Audiology, School of Health Sciences, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vocational School of Health Services, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Vocational School of Health Services, KTO Karatay University, Konya, Turkey
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- Physical Education and Sports Department, Faculty of Education, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Medical School, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University, Karaman, Turkey
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Orantes-Gonzalez E, Heredia-Jimenez J, Lindley SB, Richards JD, Chapman GJ. An exploration of the motor unit behaviour during the concentric and eccentric phases of a squat task performed at different speeds. Sports Biomech 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37339268 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2023.2221682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Despite squatting being important in strength training and rehabilitation, few studies have investigated motor unit (MU) behaviour. This study explored the MU behaviour of vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) during the concentric and eccentric phases of a squat exercise performed at two speeds. Twenty-two participants had surface dEMG sensors attached over VM and VL, and IMUs recorded thigh and shank angular velocities. Participants performed squats at 15 and 25 repetitions per minute in a randomised order, and EMG signals were decomposed into their MU action potential trains. A four factor (muscle × speed × contraction phase × sexes) mixed methods ANOVA revealed significant main effects for MU firing rates between speeds, between muscles and between sexes, but not contraction phases. Post hoc analysis showed significantly greater MU firing rates and amplitudes in VM. A significant interaction was seen between speed and the contraction phases. Further analysis revealed significantly greater firing rates during the concentric compared to the eccentric phases, and between speeds during the eccentric phase only. VM and VL respond differently during squatting depending on speed and contraction phase. These new insights in VM and VL MU behvaviour may be useful when designing training and rehabilitation protocols.
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- Eva Orantes-Gonzalez
- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Faculty of Sports, University of Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education, Economy and Technology, University of Granada, Ceuta, Spain
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- Allied Health Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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- Allied Health Research Unit, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Decrease of tibial tuberosity trochlear groove distance following mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:1162-1167. [PMID: 35362720 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06952-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Anterior knee pain (AKP) is common following total knee arthroplasty. The tibial tuberosity trochlear groove distance (TTTG) influences patellofemoral joint loading in the native knee. Increased TTTG may lead to maltracking of the patella and anterior knee pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate potential changes in TTTG following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS TTTG was measured on preoperative CT data on a consecutive series of patients scheduled to receive TKA with patient-specific instrumentation, and compared to a computer simulation of the postoperative TTTG. Preoperative TTTG was measured with a 3D planning software in 250 knees. The postoperative result was simulated and TTTG measured within the software. Three different groups were analysed: neutral (180° ± 3) (n = 50), valgus (> 190°) (n = 100), and varus (< 170°) (n = 100). RESULTS Median preoperative to simulated postoperative TTTG decreased from 15.0 [interquartile range (IQR) 6.0] mm to 6.5 (IQR 5.0) mm for all axes combined. A significant postoperative reduction of TTTG was found in each group (p < 0.001). The mean change in TTTG did not differ significantly between the groups [- 8.8 (IQR 5.5) mm neutral, - 8.3 (IQR 7.0) mm valgus, - 7.5 (IQR 5.8) mm varus, p = 0.223]. CONCLUSION This computer-based study suggests that mechanically aligned TKA significantly decreases TTTG distance in neutral, valgus and varus knees, assuming that the postoperative result coincides with the preoperative planning. Further study is warranted to evaluate the clinical relevance of this finding.
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Influence of painful overloading using stair ascending in quadriceps neuromuscular function of women with patellofemoral pain syndrome. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-01020-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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de Albuquerque CE, Bibin F, Bussarolo JM, Dalmolin EB, Ricardo Flor Bertolini G, Nuñez SC. The influence of iliotibial tract thickness on clinical outcomes in women with patellofemoral pain. Knee 2022; 39:319-324. [PMID: 36347136 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND The assessment of iliotibial tract thickness by ultrasonography may help identify a key, previously unexplored factor that may contribute directly to the homeostasis imbalance of the femoropatellar joint in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). OBJECTIVES To compare the iliotibial tract thickness of people with PFP and asymptomatic people; and to correlate the iliotibial tract thickness with self-reported pain and function of people with PFP. METHODS Eighty women, separated into two groups: PFP group (n = 40) and control group consisting of asymptomatic participants (CG; n = 40). The participants answered the Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) questionnaire, to identify the self-reported knee function; they evaluated the pain in millimeters by the Visual Analog Scale for pain (VAS). For the imaging evaluation, an ultrasound was used, with a linear transducer at the distal portion of the iliotibial tract (coronal plane), with the participants positioned in dorsal decubitus, with 20° of knee flexion. The iliotibial band was visualized in its long axis, and three sequential images were recorded between the lateral femoral condyle and the lateral tibial condyle. The measurements were normalized and correlated. RESULTS The groups had no differences (P > 0.001) between participants for: age/weight/height/IMC. Participants in the PFP group had moderate levels of pain (58 + 2.1 mm), considerable self-reported functional limitation (d = 3.05) and greater iliotibial tract thickness compared with the CG (d = 2.41). CONCLUSION The iliotibial tract of women diagnosed with PFP have greater thickness compared with asymptomatic women. There was no association between iliotibial tract thickness and subjective measures of pain and function.
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- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná, Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil
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Differences between vastus medialis and lateralis excitation onsets are dependent on the relative distance of surface electrodes placement from the innervation zone location. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2022; 67:102713. [PMID: 36215780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Conflictual results between the onset of vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) excitation may arise from methodological aspects related to the detection of surface electromyograms. In this study we used an array of surface electrodes to assess the effect of detection site, relative to the muscle innervation zone, on the difference between VM and VL excitation onsets. Ten healthy males performed moderate isometric knee extension at 40 % of their maximal voluntary isometric contraction. After the actual VM-VL onset was defined (estimated when action potentials were generated at the neuromuscular junctions of both muscles), we calculated the largest bias that the detection site may introduce in the VM-VL onset estimation. We also assessed whether the location often considered for positioning bipolar electrodes on each muscle leads to VM-VL onset estimations comparable to the actual VM-VL onset. Our main results revealed that a maximum absolute bias of 20.48 ms may be introduced in VM-VL onset estimations due to the electrodes' detection site. In addition, mean differences of ∼ 12 ms in VM-VL onset estimations were attributable to largest possible discrepancies in the paired position of channels with respect to the innervation zone for VL and VM. When considering the classical location for positioning the bipolar electrodes over these muscles, differences error was subtle (∼3.4 ms) when compared with the actual VM-VL onset. Nonetheless, when accounting for the effect of relative differences in electrode position between muscles is not possible, our results suggest that a systematic absolute error of ∼ 12 ms should be considered in future studies regarding VM-VL onset estimations, suggesting that onset differences lower than that might not be clinically relevant.
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Frese C, Bubeck D, Alt W. Reduced Vastus Medialis/Lateralis EMG Ratio in Volleyballers with Chronic Knee Pain on Sports-Specific Surfaces: A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:9920. [PMID: 36011566 PMCID: PMC9408285 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19169920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Even though chronic knee pain is common in volleyball, neuromuscular imbalance as a potential risk factor has not been investigated in volleyball-specific tasks. The aim of the study was to compare neuromuscular control between healthy and injured players in a clinical jump test and a volleyball-specific jump task in real field conditions. METHODS Six athletes with knee pain and nine controls were included. Surface electromyographic data were recorded from the mm. vastus medialis (VM) and lateralis (VL) of both legs. VM/VL activation ratio was calculated from countermovement jump (CMJ) and volleyball spike indoors and on two beach surfaces. RESULTS All subjects had pain in the leading leg. Mann-Whitney U Test (M-W-U Test) revealed a significantly lower VM/VL ratio of the leading leg (always affected) of the injured compared with that of the healthy control group for the CMJ and spike jump on all three grounds. Bland-Altman analysis revealed low bias and low difference in standard deviation for the injured leg but high values for the uninvolved leg and healthy controls between tasks and grounds. These results could indicate that neuromuscular control might not adapt too well to different movement tasks and grounds in the injured leg. CONCLUSION Athletes with chronic knee pain might have lower VM/VL ratios than controls independent from movement task and ground. Neuromuscular control in injured athletes might be less adaptable to new circumstances. The results of neuromuscular control in laboratory settings might be applicable to field conditions in injured legs but not healthy ones.
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The role of hip abductor strength and ankle dorsiflexion range of motion on proximal, local and distal muscle activation during single-leg squat in patellofemoral pain women: an all-encompassing lower limb approach. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-00980-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Rodrigues R, Daiana Klein K, Dalcero Pompeo K, Aurélio Vaz M. Are There Neuromuscular Differences on Proximal and Distal Joints in Patellofemoral Pain People? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2022; 64:102657. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2022.102657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on quadriceps muscle activity and torque production in athletes with anterior knee pain. BIOMEDICAL HUMAN KINETICS 2022. [DOI: 10.2478/bhk-2022-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Study aim: Popliteus is majorly associated with posterior knee pain; however, this muscle can also have an impact on anterior knee pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on non-traumatic anterior knee pain in athletes; as the relationship between popliteus and Quadriceps muscle has not been studied/explored much.
Materials and methods: In this experimental study, 15 subjects presenting with non-traumatic anterior knee pain were selected. Quadriceps muscle activity, torque production and knee pain were assessed. Followed by a single session of popliteus manipulation all the above parameters were re-assessed immediately and at 24 hours after intervention.
Results: Significant reduction in pain (P < 0.005) at 24 hours was observed. There was a significant increase in muscle activity of Vastus Medialis (P < 0.05) and Vastus Lateralis (P < 0.005) immediately after the intervention but not after 24 hours. No significant change was found in the activity of Rectus femoris and Peak torque of Quadriceps immediately after the intervention and at 24 hours.
Conclusion: Soft tissue manipulation decreased knee pain and improved muscle activity. Therefore, incorporating popliteus manipulation can be effective in treatment of anterior knee pain.
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KARAGÖZOĞLU COŞKUNSU D, CAN F, KUCHIMOV S, AKALAN NE, KILIÇOĞLU Ö, ÖZTÜRK N. Time Difference Between Onsets Of Lateral And Medial Hamstring Muscles During Gait In Patients With Patellofemoral Pain: A Preliminary Study. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2022. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.923264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Alsaleh SA, Murphy NA, Miller SC, Morrissey D, Lack SD. Local neuromuscular characteristics associated with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2021; 90:105509. [PMID: 34678670 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Local neuromuscular deficits have been reported in people with patellofemoral pain. We synthesised the neuromuscular characteristics associated with patellofemoral pain to help identify interventional targets and potential mechanisms. METHODS Five databases were searched for local neuromuscular characteristics in case-control studies. Electromyography, flexibility, muscle performance and cross-sectional area data were derived from functional or isolated task investigations and synthesised accordingly. An evidence gap map was constructed. FINDINGS Sixty-seven studies were included. In functional tasks, electromyographic investigations showed moderate evidence of small effect for vastus medialis onset-delays relative to vastus lateralis (0.44 [0.03, 0.85]) during stepping/stair negotiation tasks, and higher biceps femoris mean excitation amplitudes (0.55 [0.06, 1.04]) in single-leg triple-hop test. In isolated tasks, we found moderate evidence of medium effect for lower Hoffman-reflex amplitude of vastus medialis (-1.12 [-1.56, -0.67]). Muscle performance investigations showed; strong evidence with medium and small effects for lower extensors concentric (-0.61 [-0.81, -0.40]) and eccentric (-0.56 [-0.79, -0.33]) strength, and moderate evidence of medium effect of lower isometric (-0.64 [-0.87, -0.41]) strength, moderate evidence with small effect for rate of force development to 30% (-0.55[-0.89, -0.21]), 60% (-0.57[-0.90, -0.25]) and medium effect to 90% (-0.76[-1.43, -0.10]) of maximum voluntary contraction, and small effect for lower flexors concentric strength (-0.46 [-0.74, -0.19]) and extensors total work (-0.48 [-0.90, -0.07]). Flexibility investigations showed tighter hamstrings (-0.57 [-0.99, -0.14]). INTERPRETATION Differences within quadriceps and hamstrings motor-control, hamstrings tightness, and quadriceps and hamstrings weakness are associated with patellofemoral pain, and can be used to guide investigations of treatment effects.
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- S A Alsaleh
- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom; Medical Services Authority, Ministry of Defence, Kuwait.
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom; Physiotherapy Department, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom; Pure Sports Medicine, London, UK
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Amestoy J, Pérez-Prieto D, Torres-Claramunt R, Sánchez-Soler JF, Leal-Blanquet J, Ares-Vidal J, Hinarejos P, Monllau JC. Patellofemoral Pain After Arthroscopy: Muscle Atrophy Is Not Everything. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211013000. [PMID: 34262977 PMCID: PMC8246502 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211013000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background It remains unclear as to why patellofemoral pain (PFP) appears in some patients after knee arthroscopy and what influence the quadriceps muscle has on its onset. Purpose To compare muscle thickness, neuromuscular contractility, and quadriceps femoris muscle strength between patients who develop PFP after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and a control group and to compare functional outcomes between these entities. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods A prospective longitudinal cohort study was carried out on patients scheduled for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Patients were excluded if they had preoperative PFP, previous knee surgery, or additional surgical procedures (eg, meniscal repair or microfracture). The following were performed preoperatively: magnetic resonance imaging to quantify muscle thickness, surface electromyography to analyze electrical contractility, and an isokinetic study to assess the strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle. Patients also completed a Lysholm functional questionnaire. Six weeks after the index procedure, patients were questioned about the presence of PFP, and the same tests were repeated. The PFP group included patients who developed anterior knee pain postoperatively, while the control group included those who did not develop pain. Results Of 90 initial study patients, 20 were included in the PFP group (23.8%) and 64 in the control group (76.2%); 6 patients were lost to follow-up. Both study groups were comparable on all of the analyzed preoperative variables. Patients in the PFP group had worse results in terms of muscle thickness (9.67 vs 16.55 cm2), electrical contractility (1226.30 vs 1946.11 µV), and quadriceps strength (12.27 vs 20.02 kg; all P < .001). They also presented worse functional results on the Lysholm score (63.05 vs 74.45; P < .001). Conclusion Patients who developed PFP after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy had more quadriceps femoris muscle atrophy as well as a greater decrease in electrical contractility and muscle strength at 6 weeks postsurgically as compared with a control group. The PFP group also had worse postoperative functional results.
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Radiology, Hospital del Mar, Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Manojlović D, Kozinc Ž, Šarabon N. Trunk, Hip and Knee Exercise Programs for Pain Relief, Functional Performance and Muscle Strength in Patellofemoral Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain Res 2021; 14:1431-1449. [PMID: 34079359 PMCID: PMC8165213 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s301448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Previous research suggests that muscle strength exercise is the most effective rehabilitation methods in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP). This systematic review with meta-analysis compared the effects of Hip&Knee, Hip-only and Knee-only exercise programs on pain relief, muscle strength, and functional performance in patients with PFP. Methods Literature searches of PubMed, PEDro and CINAHL databases revealed twenty-one studies included in the final descriptive review, thirteen of which were included in the meta-analysis. Data extraction included baseline and post-intervention means and standard deviations of all eligible outcome measures both for the intervention and control groups, participants baseline demographics and intervention characteristics. Results The results showed that Hip&Knee and Hip-only exercise programs were comparatively effective, while the Knee-only exercise programs proved to be inferior to the above-mentioned approaches. The Hip&Knee exercise programs showed the greatest pain relief (mean difference = -1.71 (-3.11, -0.30); p = 0.02; I2 = 96%) and functional improvement (standardized mean difference = 1.28 (0.45, 2.12); p = 0.003; I2 = 84%), although the subgroup analysis did not show any significant difference compared to Hip-only exercise programs (p > 0.05). Conclusion Overall, Hip&Knee exercise programs appear to reduce pain and improve function more than other exercise programs and could be used as a primary rehabilitation approach in patients with PFP. However, the difference between the subgroups in most outcome measures suggests that Hip&Knee exercise programs are no more effective than Hip-only exercise programs.
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- Denisa Manojlović
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia.,Department of Health Study, Andrej Marušič Institute, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Izola, Slovenia.,Department of Health Study, Andrej Marušič Institute, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia.,Human Health Department, InnoRenew CoE, Izola, Slovenia.,Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behavior, S2P, Science to Practice, Ltd., Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Scafoglieri A, Van den Broeck J, Willems S, Tamminga R, van der Hoeven H, Engelsma Y, Haverkamp S. Effectiveness of local exercise therapy versus spinal manual therapy in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: medium term follow-up results of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:446. [PMID: 33992100 PMCID: PMC8126114 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04310-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Increasing evidence has shown benefits of spinal manipulations in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). There is scarcity regarding medium term effects of spinal manual therapy on outcome measures in PFPS patients. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of local exercise therapy and spinal manual therapy for knee pain, function and maximum voluntary peak force (MVPF) velocity of the quadriceps in PFPS patients. Methods Forty-three patients with PFPS were randomly assigned to a local exercise or spinal manual therapy group. The local exercise group received six sessions (one session per week) of supervised training of the knee-and hip muscles with mobilization of the patellofemoral joint. The spinal manual therapy group received six interventions (one intervention per week) of high velocity low thrust manipulations at the thoracolumbar region, sacroiliac joint, and/or hip. All patients were also asked to do home exercises. Maximum, minimum and current pain were measured using the visual analogue scale. Function was assessed with the anterior knee pain scale (AKPS) and MPFV was recorded using a Biodex System 3 dynamometer. Patients were assessed before intervention, after 6 weeks of intervention and after 6 weeks of follow-up. Between-group differences at assessments were analysed by way of analysis of covariance with Bonferroni correction. Results Pain and functionality improved more following spinal manipulative therapy than local exercise therapy. After 6 weeks of intervention the between-group difference (local versus spinal) for maximal pain was 23.4 mm [95% CI: 9.3, 37.6; effect size (ES): 1.04] and − 12.4 [95% CI: − 20.2, − 4.7; ES: 1.00] for the AKPS. At 6 weeks of follow-up the between-group difference for maximal pain was 18.7 mm [95% CI: 1.4, 36.0; ES: 0.68] and − 11.5 [95% CI: − 19.9, − 3.3; ES: − 0.87] for the AKPS. Conclusions This study suggests that spinal manual therapy is more effective than local exercise therapy in improving pain and function in patients with PFPS in the medium term. We suggest for future research to investigate whether combining local exercise therapy and spinal manual therapy is more effective than either single intervention on its own. This clinical trial study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee METC Z under registration number NL57207.096. and registered retrospectively in ClinicalTrials.gov PRS with registration ID number NCT04748692 on the 10th of February 2021. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04310-9.
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- Aldo Scafoglieri
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy (KIMA), Experimental Anatomy Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussel, Belgium. .,SOMT University of Physiotherapy, Softwareweg 5, Amersfoort, BN, 3821, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy (KIMA), Experimental Anatomy Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Neuroscience, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, HV, 1081, The Netherlands
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- Fysioholland, Medicort, Rijksweg 69, Naarden, GE, 1411, The Netherlands
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- Bergman Clinics BV, Rijksweg 69, Naarden, GE, 1411, The Netherlands
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- Bergman Clinics BV, Rijksweg 69, Naarden, GE, 1411, The Netherlands
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Gallina A, Abboud J, Blouin JS. A task-relevant experimental pain model to target motor adaptation. J Physiol 2021; 599:2401-2417. [PMID: 33638152 DOI: 10.1113/jp281145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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KEY POINTS Motor adaptation is thought to be a strategy to avoid pain. Current experimental pain models do not allow for consistent modulation of pain perception depending on movement. We showed that low-frequency sinusoidal stimuli delivered at painful intensity result in minimal habituation of pain perception (over 60 s) and minimal stimulation artefacts on electromyographic signals. When the amplitude of the low-frequency sinusoidal stimuli was modulated based on the vertical force participants applied to the ground with their right leg while standing upright, we demonstrated a strong association between perceived pain and motor adaptation. By enabling task-relevant modulation of perceived pain intensity and the recording electromyographic signals during electrical painful stimulation, our novel pain model will permit direct experimental testing of the relationship between pain and motor adaptation. ABSTRACT Contemporary pain adaptation theories predict that motor adaptation occurs to limit pain. Current experimental pain models, however, do not allow for pain intensity modulation according to one's posture or movements. We developed a task-relevant experimental pain model using low-frequency sinusoidal electrical stimuli applied over the infrapatellar fat pad. In fourteen participants, we compared perceived pain habituation and stimulation-induced artefacts in vastus medialis electromyographic recordings elicited by sinusoidal (4, 10, 20 and 50 Hz) and square electrical waveforms delivered at constant peak stimulation amplitude. Next, we simulated a clinical condition where perceived knee pain intensity is proportional to the load applied on the leg by controlling sinusoidal current amplitude (4 Hz) according to the vertical force the participants applied with their right leg to the ground while standing upright. Pain ratings habituated over a 60 s period for 50 Hz sinusoidal and square waveforms but not for low-frequency sinusoidal stimuli (P < 0.001). EMG filters removed most stimulation artefacts for low-frequency sinusoidal stimuli (4 Hz). While balancing upright, participants' pain ratings were correlated with the force applied by the right leg (R2 = 0.65), demonstrating task-relevant changes in perceived pain intensity. Low-frequency sinusoidal stimuli can induce knee pain of constant intensity for 60 s with minimal EMG artefacts while enabling task-relevant pain modulation when controlling current amplitude. By enabling task-dependent modulation of perceived pain intensity, our novel experimental model replicates key temporal aspects of clinical musculoskeletal pain while allowing quantification of neuromuscular activation during painful electrical stimulation. This approach will enable researchers to test the predicted relationship between movement strategies and pain.
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- Alessio Gallina
- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Département des Sciences de l'Activité Physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada
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- School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.,Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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S. Mohammad W, M. Elsais W. The epidemiology of patellofemoral pain in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia. ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH CARE 2021. [DOI: 10.18311/ajprhc/2021/26119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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McClinton SM, Cobian DG, Heiderscheit BC. Physical Therapist Management of Anterior Knee Pain. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2020; 13:776-787. [PMID: 33128200 PMCID: PMC7661565 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09678-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint among people of all ages and activity levels. Non-operative approaches with an emphasis on physical therapy management are the recommended initial course of care. The purpose of this review is to describe the current evidence for physical therapist management of anterior knee pain with consideration of biomechanical and psychosocial factors. RECENT FINDINGS The latest research suggests anterior knee pain is a combination of biomechanical, neuromuscular, behavioral, and psychological factors. Education strategies to improve the patient's understanding of the condition and manage pain are supported by research. Strong evidence continues to support the primary role of exercise therapy and load progression to achieve long-term improvements in pain and function. Preliminary studies suggest blood flow restriction therapy and movement retraining may be useful adjunct techniques but require further well-designed studies. Anterior knee pain includes multiple conditions with patellofemoral pain being the most common. An insidious onset is typical and often attributed to changes in activity and underlying neuromuscular impairments. A thorough clinical history and physical examination aim to identify the patient's pain beliefs and behaviors, movement faults, and muscle performance that will guide treatment recommendations. Successful physical therapist management involves a combination of individualized patient education, pain management, and load control and progression, with an emphasis on exercise therapy.
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- Shane M. McClinton
- Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA USA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI USA
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- Departments of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI USA
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Effects of a 12-week home exercise therapy program on pain and neuromuscular activity in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:1985-1992. [PMID: 32728976 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03543-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a 12-week home exercise therapy program on pain, function and neuromuscular activity of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome were treated with a 12-week online home exercise program. The primary outcomes of pain and function were assessed at the 12-week follow-up using the Visual Analog Scale and Kujala Score, respectively. Secondary outcomes were the muscle onset time and the ratio of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis during different daily activities. RESULTS After 12 weeks, patients showed significant (p < 0.05) improvements of 27 points on the Visual Analog Scale and 10 points on Kujala Score. Differences in pre-post comparison regarding both temporal and amplitude-related neurophysiological differences between the vastus medialis and lateralis were only found when the subjects were divided into groups of different electromyographic patterns. Then changes in the pre-post comparison were particularly evident in the patient group with a delayed vastus medialis onset and a lower activity of the vastus medialis compared to the VL. CONCLUSION Pain and function improved significantly after a home exercise therapy program in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In addition, patients with a delayed onset or reduced activity of the vastus medialis compared to the vastus lateralis experienced a reduction in this imbalance.
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Improvements in Lower-Extremity Function Following a Rehabilitation Program With Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation in Females With Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Sport Rehabil 2020; 29:1075-1085. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2019-0278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Context: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a challenging condition, with altered kinematics and muscle activity as 2 common impairments. Single applications of patterned electrical neuromuscular stimulation (PENS) have improved both kinematics and muscle activity in females with PFP; however, the use of PENS in conjunction with a rehabilitation program has not been evaluated. Objective: To determine the effects of a 4-week rehabilitation program with PENS on lower-extremity biomechanics and electromyography (EMG) during a single-leg squat (SLS) and a step-down task (SDT) in individuals with PFP. Study Design: Double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Setting: Laboratory. Patients of Other Participants: Sixteen females with PFP (age 23.3 [4.9] y, mass 66.3 [13.5] kg, height 166.1 [5.9] cm). Intervention: Patients completed a 4-week supervised rehabilitation program with or without PENS. Main Outcome Measures: Curve analyses for lower-extremity kinematics and EMG activity (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, vastus medialis oblique, vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and adductor longus) were constructed by plotting group means and 90% confidence intervals throughout 100% of each task, before and after the rehabilitation program. Mean differences (MDs) and SDs were calculated where statistical differences were identified. Results: No differences at baseline in lower-extremity kinematics or EMG were found between groups. Following rehabilitation, the PENS group had significant reduction in hip adduction between 29% and 47% of the SLS (MD = 4.62° [3.85°]) and between 43% and 69% of the SDT (MD = 6.55° [0.77°]). Throughout the entire SDT, there was a decrease in trunk flexion in the PENS group (MD = 10.91° [1.73°]). A significant decrease in gluteus medius activity was seen during both the SLS (MD = 2.77 [3.58]) and SDT (MD = 4.36 [5.38]), and gluteus maximus during the SLS (MD = 1.49 [1.46]). No differences were seen in the Sham group lower-extremity kinematics for either task. Conclusion: Rehabilitation with PENS improved kinematics in both tasks and decreased EMG activity. This suggests that rehabilitation with PENS may improve muscle function during functional tasks.
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Ma YT, Li LH, Han Q, Wang XL, Jia PY, Huang QM, Zheng YJ. Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Performance and Pain of Individuals Affected by Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2020; 13:1677-1686. [PMID: 32753943 PMCID: PMC7354013 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s240376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Purpose To investigate the effects of trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) on exercise-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Patients and Methods In this randomized, single-blind, parallel-group trial, 50 patients with PFPS were randomly allocated to the following two groups: the TrP-DN group (n = 25) and the Sham needling group (n = 25). Patients in both groups were asked to perform a stretching exercise of the quadriceps daily after needling. The needling group received a single session of TrP-DN to trigger points (TrPs) in the vastus medialis oblique (VMO), vastus lateralis (VL), and rectus femoris muscles (once a week for 6 weeks), and the Sham group received placebo needling. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain intensity and Kujala questionnaire for the functional status were assessed before treatment, 3 and 6 weeks after treatment, and at the 3-month follow-up. The ratio of the myoelectric amplitude of the vastus medialis oblique and vastus lateralis muscles (VMO/VL) was assessed before treatment and 6 weeks after treatment. Results There was no significant difference in the general data between the two groups. The VAS scores and Kujala scores in the TrP-DN group were significantly improved and increased at the 3-week treatment visit, 6-week treatment visit, and 3-month follow-up compared to the scores before treatment; and the scores in the Sham group were only significantly improved at the 3-week treatment visit, and 6-week treatment visit. VAS scores in the TrP-DN group were significantly lower and Kujala scores were significantly higher at the 6-week treatment visit and the 3-month follow-up compared to those in the Sham group. The VMO/VL ratio in the TrP-DN group was significantly increased at the 6-week treatment visit compared to that before treatment. Conclusion TrP-DN at the quadriceps combined with stretch can reduce the pain, and improves the clinical symptoms and function, the VMO/VL ratio, and the coordination of VMO and VL in patients with PFPS.
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- Yan-Tao Ma
- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Department of Sport Rehabilitation, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Sport Rehabilitation, School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Sisk D, Fredericson M. Taping, Bracing, and Injection Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain and Patellar Tendinopathy. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2020; 13:537-544. [PMID: 32500350 PMCID: PMC7340692 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-020-09646-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article will focus on additional treatment options for the two most common causes of anterior knee pain, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and patellar tendinopathy. Conservative management is the first-line treatment for these conditions. For clinicians to maximize the efficacy of conservative treatment options for their patients, they must understand the most up-to-date literature evaluating the potential benefit of taping, bracing, and injections as adjunctive treatments for maximizing treatment success. RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies of bracing and taping have found them to be helpful for patients in the short-term management of pain and improving function. However, less is known about their exact mechanism but studies are encouraging that they have a subtle role in changing patellofemoral biomechanics. Injections remain a commonly used treatment for musculoskeletal conditions; however, the evidence for their use in patellofemoral pain and patellar tendinopathy is limited. The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), sclerosing, high volume, or stem cell injections is an exciting new area in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. However, evidence at this time to recommend these treatments is lacking, and more well-designed studies are needed. The treatment of patellofemoral pain and patellar tendinopathy consists of a multi-faceted approach of physiotherapy and physical modalities. There is evidence for short-term use of taping and bracing for these conditions. The evidence for injections at this time is limited and remains under investigation. Future well-designed randomized controlled studies will provide insight into the efficacy of several different types of injections in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. Physicians should feel comfortable integrating taping and bracing into their anterior knee pain treatment paradigm while making cautious use of invasive injections as adjunctive therapy.
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- Daniel Sisk
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University, Stanford, CA USA
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Sex differences in neuromuscular control of quadriceps. Eur J Appl Physiol 2020; 120:2193-2202. [PMID: 32712701 DOI: 10.1007/s00421-020-04443-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is twice as prevalent in females as males, yet a few studies have evaluated differences in quadriceps muscle control between sexes or across force levels. This study investigated sex differences in quadriceps EMG onset times and amplitude at different force levels during isometric knee extension in asymptomatic males and females and in females with PFPS. METHODS Thirteen healthy males, 12 healthy females, and 10 females with PFPS performed isometric knee extension ramp contractions at 25%, 50%, and 75% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC). Surface EMG was recorded from the vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis oblique (VMO), vastus medialis (VM), and rectus femoris (RF). RESULTS Healthy females showed delayed VL (222 ± 67 ms, p = 0.002), VMO (357 ± 101 ms, p = 0.001), and VM (258 ± 62 ms, p < 0.001) recruitment in comparison with healthy males. Healthy males activated the VL earlier than the VM (156 ± 51 ms, p = 0.02) and RF (379 ± 74 ms, p < 0.001), and at a similar time as the VMO; healthy females activated the VL earlier than the VM (192 ± 53 ms, p = 0.004) and VMO (239 ± 73 ms, p = 0.01). A lower VMO:VL activation ratio was found at 25% MVC (p < 0.001) than at higher force levels. CONCLUSIONS Delayed activation of the VMO relative to the VL has been proposed as a risk factor for PFPS. This study confirms a delay in VMO onset time in females.
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Kölle T, Alt W, Wagner D. Immediate effects of an elastic patellar brace on pain, neuromuscular activity and knee kinematics in subjects with patellofemoral pain. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2020; 140:905-912. [PMID: 32108253 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03378-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate immediate effects of a patellar brace on pain, neuromuscular activity, and knee kinematics in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty subjects with a diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome completed 6 activities each with and without a patellar brace in a randomized order. The subjects were asked to rate their perceived pain on a Visual Analog Scale after each activity. During the activities, neuromuscular activity of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis, as well as knee angles were measured. RESULTS Subjects showed a statistically significant pain reduction of 33-56% on the Visual Analog Scale during all activities while wearing the brace. Two groups with different onset patterns for vastus medialis and vastus lateralis were identified: one group who activated vastus medialis prior to vastus lateralis, and one who activated vastus medialis after vastus lateralis. In the subgroup of subjects activating vastus lateralis prior to vastus medialis, bracing resulted in a significantly (p = 0.048) earlier onset of vastus medialis by 56 ms. In all but one activity, the vastus medialis/vastus lateralis ratio without the patellar brace was < 1.0 and inverted with the patellar brace > 1.0. Knee angles in the sagittal plane increased significantly with the patellar brace in two activities. CONCLUSION Patellofemoral bracing results in an immediate decrease of pain, an earlier onset of vastus medialis and inverted vastus medialis/vastus lateralis ratio and altered knee kinematics.
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- Theresa Kölle
- Institut für Rehabilitationsmedizinische Forschung an der Universität Ulm, Am Kurpark 1, 88422, Bad Buchau, Germany.
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- Institut für Sport- und Bewegungswissenschaft, Universität Stuttgart, Allmandring 28, 70569, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Hessingpark Clinic, Hessingstrasse 17, 86199, Augsburg, Germany
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Lima KMME, Flôr JDS, Barbosa RI, Marcolino AM, Almeida MGD, Silva DCD, Kuriki HU. Effects of a 12-week hip abduction exercise program on the electromyographic activity of hip and knee muscles of women with patellofemoral pain: A pilot study. MOTRIZ: REVISTA DE EDUCACAO FISICA 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/s1980-6574201900040103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil; Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brasil
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Sisk D, Fredericson M. Update of Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management of Patellofemoral Pain. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2019; 12:534-541. [PMID: 31773479 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-019-09593-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patellofemoral pain is the most common cause of anterior knee pain. The purpose of this review is to examine the latest research on risk factors, physical examination, and treatment of patellofemoral pain to improve accuracy of diagnosis and increase use of efficacious treatment modalities. RECENT FINDINGS The latest research suggests patellofemoral pain pathophysiology is a combination of biomechanical, behavioral, and psychological factors. Research into targeted exercise therapy and other conservative therapy modalities have shown efficacy especially when used in combination. New techniques such as blood flow restriction therapy, gait retraining, and acupuncture show promise but require further well-designed studies. Patellofemoral pain is most commonly attributed to altered stress to the patellofemoral joint from intrinsic knee factors, alterations in the kinetic chain, or errors in training. Diagnosis can be made with a thorough assessment of clinical history and risk factors, and a comprehensive physical examination. The ideal treatment is a combination of conservative treatment modalities ideally individualized to the risk factors identified in each patient. Ongoing research should continue to identify biomechanical risk factors and new treatments as well as look for more efficient ways to identify patients who are amenable to treatments.
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- Daniel Sisk
- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Correlation between the Q angle and the isokinetic knee strength and muscle activity. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 64:308-313. [PMID: 31453527 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2018.2366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the Q angle and the isokinetic knee strength and muscle activity. Patients and methods Between March 2016 and April 2016, a total of 50 healthy and right-leg dominant men (mean age 22.3±2.3 years; range, 18 to 27 years) with a Q angle between 5° and 20° and active in sports were included. An isokinetic strength test of the knee joint extensor and flexor muscles at angular velocities of 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300°·s-1 was tested who had a Q angle of 5 to 20° and were active in sports. Surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to determine these muscles' activity levels. Results Negative correlations were between the Q angle and the average peak torque (APT) in extension (E) and flexion (F), the average power (APE,F) at all angles, the joint angle at the PT (JAPTE) at 240, 180, 120 and 60°·s-1; JAPTF at 300, 240 and 180°·s-1; and the time to PT (TPTF) at 180°·s-1. There was a positive correlation between the Q angle and TPTE (at 60°·s-1). No significant relationship between the Q angle and the level of EMG activity at any angular velocity of the muscles, as well as the VM:VL EMG activity ratio was found. Conclusion A higher Q angle is associated with decreased isokinetic knee strength, power output, and torque angles. It is thought that possible high Q angle-related knee joint disorders and sports injuries can be avoided by including proper quadriceps strength exercises in exercise prescriptions to be prepared.
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Zarei H, Bervis S, Piroozi S, Motealleh A. Added Value of Gluteus Medius and Quadratus Lumborum Dry Needling in Improving Knee Pain and Function in Female Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2019; 101:265-274. [PMID: 31465756 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2019.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 06/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of exercise therapy alone and exercise therapy plus gluteus medius (GM) and quadratus lumbarum (QL) dry needling on pain and function in female athletes with patellofemoral pain (PFP). DESIGN Single-blind randomized controlled trial with follow-up. SETTING Physiotherapy clinic. PARTICIPANTS Convenience sample of female athletes with PFP (N=40), who were randomly assigned to the exercise therapy (Ex group) or exercise-therapy+dry needling (Ex+DN group) group. INTERVENTIONS The Ex group received exercise therapy for 4 weeks, and the Ex+DN group received exercise therapy in combination with dry needling directed at GM and QL trigger points for 4 weeks. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES In all participants, pain intensity, function (Kujala score, modified star excursion balance test, step-down test), and QL and GM pressure pain threshold (PPT) were recorded at baseline and at 4 and 6 weeks after the start of treatment. Analysis of variance (2 groups×3 times) was used to compare within- and between-group differences. RESULTS The group versus time interaction effect was significant for all variables (P<.05). Both groups showed significant improvements in pain, function, and PPT at weeks 4 and 6 compared to baseline (P<.05). Between-groups comparisons showed significantly greater improvements in pain, function, and PPT in the Ex+DN group (P<.05). CONCLUSIONS Targeting intervention to treat trigger points in the GM and QL muscles combined with exercise therapy had superior beneficial effects compared to exercise alone in managing PFP. Therefore, adding GM and QL muscle dry needling to exercise therapy may be advisable to enhance the effects of PFP rehabilitation.
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- Hanieh Zarei
- Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Physical Therapy Department, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Rehabilitation Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Crossley KM, Cowan SM. Vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) retraining or graduated loading programme for patellofemoral pain: different paradigm with similar results? Br J Sports Med 2019; 53:917. [PMID: 31113773 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Kay M Crossley
- Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Prosthetics and Orthotics, Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Latrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Prosthetics and Orthotics, Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Latrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Dutton RA. Medical and Musculoskeletal Concerns for the Wheelchair Athlete: A Review of Preventative Strategies. Curr Sports Med Rep 2019; 18:9-16. [PMID: 30624329 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Adaptive sports refers to organized sporting activities that are practiced by individuals with disabilities and are worthwhile to maintain physical and psychological health. As adaptive sports participation continues to rise, health care providers must have an enhanced understanding of injury and illness patterns specific to the adaptive athlete. Early recognition and prevention are important to ensure safe and successful participation in sport. The present review aims to provide a framework for diagnosis and prevention of common conditions specific to the wheelchair athlete. In particular, autonomic dysreflexia, impaired thermoregulation, urinary tract infection, and pressure injuries, as well as shoulder pain, upper-extremity entrapment neuropathies, and osteoporotic fractures will be discussed.
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- Rebecca A Dutton
- University of New Mexico, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
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Tweedell AJ, Tenan MS, Haynes CA. Differences in muscle contraction onset as determined by ultrasound and electromyography. Muscle Nerve 2018; 59:494-500. [PMID: 30536792 DOI: 10.1002/mus.26395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We characterize the agreement between the timing of muscle contraction onset detected by surface electromyography (sEMG), fine wire EMG (fwEMG), and motion-mode (M-mode) ultrasound for improved interpretations of clinical outcomes. METHODS Eighteen healthy adults participated. Differences in contraction onset were compared between sEMG, fwEMG, and M-mode ultrasound collected during concentric contractions of the vastus lateralis and biceps brachii. RESULTS The mean difference of 13.1 ms (-33.3-59.9) between sEMG and fwEMG was non-significant (intraclass correlation [ICC] = 0.60). Ultrasound was significantly different from surface and fine wire EMG (ICC = 0.65 and ICC = 0.40, respectively), occurring 98.6 ms (72.3-124.9) and 111.7 (60.3-163.0) before sEMG and fwEMG, respectively. Nonparametric interquartile ranges were also wide. CONCLUSIONS Due to high variability, comparisons between EMG methods should be interpreted with caution. Ultrasound detected onset before either EMG method, which may indicate motion from adjacent muscles during voluntary contractions. Muscle Nerve 59:494-500, 2019.
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- Andrew J Tweedell
- United States Army Research Laboratory, Human Research and Engineering Directorate, 459 Mulberry Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA
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- United States Army Research Laboratory, Human Research and Engineering Directorate, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- United States Army Research Laboratory, Human Research and Engineering Directorate, 459 Mulberry Point Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, USA
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Gallina A, Wakeling JM, Hodges PW, Hunt MA, Garland SJ. Regional Vastus Medialis and Vastus Lateralis Activation in Females with Patellofemoral Pain. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2018; 51:411-420. [PMID: 30339659 DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate whether regional activation patterns in the vasti muscles differ between females with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP), and whether muscle activation patterns correlate with knee extension strength. METHODS Thirty-six females with PFP and 20 pain-free controls performed a standardized knee flexion-extension task. The activation of vastus medialis (VM) and vastus lateralis (VL) was collected using high-density surface EMG and analyzed using principal component (PC) analysis. Spatial locations and temporal coefficients of the PC, and the percent variance they explain, were compared between groups and between the concentric and the eccentric phases of the movement. Correlations were assessed between PC features and knee extension strength. RESULTS The spatial weights of PC1 (general vasti activation) and PC2 (reflecting vastus-specific activation) were similar between groups (R > 0.95). Activation patterns in PFP were less complex than controls. Fewer PC features were necessary to reconstruct 90% of the signal for PFP participants in the concentric phase (P < 0.05), and the difference in bias of activation to VM (concentric phase) or VL (eccentric phase) was less between phases for PFP participants (P < 0.05). Smaller difference in vastus-specific activation in concentric and eccentric phases (less task specificity of VM/VL coordination) was related to greater maximal knee extension strength (P < 0.05, R < -0.43). CONCLUSION These data suggest PFP involves a simpler control strategy of VM and VL. The inverse association between task specificity and maximal knee extension strength suggests different presentations of PFP: lower knee extension strength but VM/VL coordination task specificity comparable with controls, or knee extension strength comparable with controls but lower VM/VL coordination task specificity.
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- Alessio Gallina
- Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
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- Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, CANADA
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, St. Lucia, AUSTRALIA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CANADA
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Overton M, Du Plessis H, Sole G. Electromyography of neck and shoulder muscles in instrumental musicians with musculoskeletal pain compared to asymptomatic controls: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2018; 36:32-42. [PMID: 29727802 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Musicians report a high prevalence of annual musculoskeletal pain (86-89%), attributed to prolonged playing times consisting of repetitive static and dynamic muscle activity. The aim of this study was to explore, compare and synthesise evidence on electromyographic (EMG) muscle activity in neck, shoulder and spinal musculature between painful and asymptomatic instrumental musicians. Ovid, Wiley, Web of Science and Scopus databases were searched in August 2016 for cross-sectional studies that compared EMG activity of neck, shoulder and spinal musculature between musicians with musculoskeletal pain and asymptomatic comparisons. An updated search was performed in May 2017, adding a further study. Two authors independently assessed papers for inclusion and then quality, determined using a modified Downs and Black Checklist. Means and standard deviations were extracted from each study to calculate effect sizes and compare results. Six studies were found to fulfil inclusion criteria. Five studies were deemed high-quality with one being low-quality. Conflicting evidence was found supporting increases in upper trapezius EMG muscle activity in musicians reporting of pain. Moderate-quality evidence indicates increased SCM activity in musicians reporting pain. There was limited evidence supporting increased activity of deltoids, lower trapezius and the upper cervical extensors in musicians reporting of musculoskeletal pain. Meta-analysis of results of three studies assessing upper trapezius activity were conflicting with these not being statistically significant. Further studies with prospective designs, larger population sizes and on broader instrumental groups are warranted.
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- Mark Overton
- Southern Rehab, 29 Byron Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, 8023, New Zealand; Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand.
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- Department of Music, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, PO Box 56, Dunedin, 9054, New Zealand
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Neal BS, Barton CJ, Birn-Jeffrey A, Daley M, Morrissey D. The effects & mechanisms of increasing running step rate: A feasibility study in a mixed-sex group of runners with patellofemoral pain. Phys Ther Sport 2018; 32:244-251. [PMID: 29879639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore feasibility of recruitment and retention of runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP), before delivering a step rate intervention. DESIGN Feasibility study. SETTING Human performance laboratory. PARTICIPANTS A mixed-sex sample of runners with PFP (n = 11). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Average/worst pain and the Kujala Scale were recorded pre/post intervention, alongside lower limb kinematics and surface electromyography (sEMG), sampled during a 3 KM treadmill run. RESULTS Recruitment and retention of a mixed-sex cohort was successful, losing one participant to public healthcare and with kinematic and sEMG data lost from single participants only. Clinically meaningful reductions in average (MD = 2.1, d = 1.7) and worst pain (MD = 3.9, d = 2.0) were observed. Reductions in both peak knee flexion (MD = 3.7°, d = 0.78) and peak hip internal rotation (MD = 5.1°, d = 0.96) were observed, which may provide some mechanistic explanation for the identified effects. An increase in both mean amplitude (d = 0.53) and integral (d = 0.58) were observed for the Vastus Medialis Obliqus (VMO) muscle only, of questionable clinical relevance. CONCLUSIONS Recruitment and retention of a mixed sex PFP cohort to a step rate intervention involving detailed biomechanical measures is feasible. There are indications of both likely efficacy and associated mechanisms. Future studies comparing the efficacy of different running retraining approaches are warranted.
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- Bradley S Neal
- Sports & Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom; Pure Sports Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia; School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom; School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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- Comparative Biomedical Sciences, Royal Vetinary College, United Kingdom
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- Sports & Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom; Physiotherapy Department, Bart's Health NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
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Bini RR, Flores Bini A. Potential factors associated with knee pain in cyclists: a systematic review. Open Access J Sports Med 2018; 9:99-106. [PMID: 29872355 PMCID: PMC5973630 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s136653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The potential factors associated with overuse injuries and pain in cyclists that are supported by evidence remain unclear. Our study aimed at assessing, using a systematic search of the most updated evidence, the main factors related to overuse knee-related pain and/or injuries in cyclists. The search assessed any potential mechanism related to knee pain or injury that could be used in the clinical practice. Databases were searched (i.e., PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO). Studies were included if they presented results from original studies. They had to include, preferably but not limited to, recreational and/or competitive cyclists with or without knee pain. Quality of articles was assessed. Eleven articles were deemed eligible for full text appraisal. Studies involved generally the assessment of biomechanical outcomes associated with knee pain in cyclists. Overall, studies showed that cyclists with knee pain present larger knee adduction and larger ankle dorsiflexion and differences in activation for hamstrings and quadriceps muscles. Unclear results were observed for knee moments and no differences were observed for knee flexion angle, tibiofemoral and patellofemoral forces. It is important to state that varied types of knee pain were mixed in most studies, with 2 focused on anterior-related pain. Cyclists with overuse-related pain or injuries on their knees presented an increased medial projection of their knees and an altered activation of the Vastus Medialis and Vastus Lateralis muscles. However, this limited evidence is based on retrospective studies comparing cyclists with and without pain, which limits the conclusion on how cyclists develop knee pain and what are the main options for treatment of knee pain.
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- Rodrigo Rico Bini
- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Flora Hill Campus, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Flora Hill Campus, Bendigo, VIC, Australia
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Is There a Biomechanical Link Between Patellofemoral Pain and Osteoarthritis? A Narrative Review. Sports Med 2018; 46:1797-1808. [PMID: 27142536 DOI: 10.1007/s40279-016-0545-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The patellofemoral (PF) joint is the knee compartment most commonly affected by osteoarthritis (OA). Even mild PF OA is associated with considerable pain and functional limitations. Despite its prevalence and impact, little is understood of the etiology or structural and functional features of PF OA. The clinical symptoms of PF OA, such as anterior knee pain during stair ambulation and squatting, share many similarities with PF pain in adolescents and young adults. PF joint OA is most commonly diagnosed in people aged >40 years, many of whom report a history of PF pain. As such, there is growing evidence that PF pain and PF OA form a continuum of disease. This review explores the possible relationship between the presence of PF pain and the development of PF OA. We review the evidence for altered neuromotor control and biomechanical factors that may be associated with altered PF loading in people with PF pain and PF OA. In doing so, we highlight similarities and differences that may evolve along the continuum. By improving our understanding of the neuromotor and biomechanical links between PF pain and PF OA, we may highlight potential targets for new rehabilitation strategies.
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Gallina A, Hunt MA, Hodges PW, Garland SJ. Vastus Lateralis Motor Unit Firing Rate Is Higher in Women With Patellofemoral Pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:907-913. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 12/08/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sit RWS, Chan KKW, Yip BHK, Zhang DD, Reeves KD, Chan YH, Chung VCH, Wong SYS. Clinical effectiveness of patella mobilisation therapy versus a waiting list control for knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a pragmatic randomised clinical trial. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019103. [PMID: 29540410 PMCID: PMC5857690 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common, disabling and costly medical condition. The patellofemoral joint is a critical source of pain in individuals with KOA, and coexistence of patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) and tibiofemoral osteoarthritis (TFOA) is sometimes observed. The identification of subgroups with PFOA and customised interventions to correct underlying pathomechanics is beneficial for individuals with KOA. This study aims to evaluate whether a clinic-based patella mobilisation therapy (PMT) leads to significant improvement in pain, physical function and quality of life of individuals with KOA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A total of 208 participants with coexistence of PFOA and TFOA will be recruited. A pragmatic randomised clinical trial will be conducted, and participants will be randomised into the PMT and waiting list groups. For the PMT group, three manual mobilisation sessions, along with home-based vastus medialis oblique muscle exercise, will be conducted at 2-month intervals. The waiting list group will continue to receive their usual care, and as an incentive the waiting list group will be offered PMT after the study period is over. The primary outcome is the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain subscale, and secondary outcomes include the WOMAC function and stiffness subscales, scores for objective physical function tests (the 30 s chair stand, 40-metre fast-paced walk test, the Timed Up and Go Test), and the EuroQol-5D scores. All outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and 6 months using intention-to-treat and incorporating covariate analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been obtained (CREC no: 2014.379). Results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ChiCTR-IPC-15006618; Pre-results.
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- Regina Wing Shan Sit
- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (1986-2015), The University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Vora M, Curry E, Chipman A, Matzkin E, Li X. Patellofemoral pain syndrome in female athletes: A review of diagnoses, etiology and treatment options. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2018; 9:7281. [PMID: 29564075 PMCID: PMC5850065 DOI: 10.4081/or.2017.7281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2017] [Revised: 10/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of knee pain and is present in females disproportionately more relative to males. PFPS causes tend to be multifactorial in nature and are described in this review. From a review of the current literature, it is clear that there needs to be further research on PFPS in order to better understand the complex etiology of this disorder in both males and females. It is known that females with patellofemoral pain syndrome demonstrate a decrease in abduction, external rotation and extension strength of the affected side compared with healthy patients. Conservative management, including optimizing muscle balance between the vastus medialis and lateralis around the patella along with formal therapy should be the first line of treatment in patients presenting with PFPS. Surgery should be reserved for patients in which all conservative management options have failed. This review aims to guide physicians in accurate clinicaldecision making regarding conservative and surgical treatment options when specifically faced with PFPS in a female athlete. Furthermore, we will discuss the anatomic variants, incidence and prevalence, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of PFPS.
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- Molly Vora
- Boston University School of Medicine, MA
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- Boston University School of Public Health, MA
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- Boston University School of Medicine, MA
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THE INFLUENCE OF EXTRINSIC FACTORS ON KNEE BIOMECHANICS DURING CYCLING: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2017; 12:1023-1033. [PMID: 29234554 DOI: 10.26603/ijspt20171023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The knee is susceptible to injury during cycling due to the repetitive nature of the activity while generating torque on the pedal. Knee pain is the most common overuse related injury reported by cyclists, and intrinsic and extrinsic factors can contribute to the development of knee pain. Purpose Due to the potential for various knee injuries, this purpose of this systematic review of the literature was to determine the association between biomechanical factors and knee injury risk in cyclists. Study Design Systematic review of the literature. Methods Literature searches were performed using CINAHL, Ovid, PubMed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus. Quality of studies was assessed using the Downs and Black Scale for non-randomized trials. Results Fourteen papers were identified that met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Only four studies included cyclists with knee pain. Studies were small with sample sizes ranging from 9-24 participants, and were of low to moderate quality. Biomechanical factors that may impact knee pain include cadence, power output, crank length, saddle fore/aft position, saddle height, and foot position. Changing these factors may lead to differing effects for cyclists who experience knee pain based on specific anatomical location. Conclusion Changes in cycling parameters or positioning on the bicycle can impact movement, forces, and muscle activity around the knee. While studies show differences across some of the extrinsic factors included in this review, there is a lack of direct association between parameters/positioning on the cycle and knee injury risk due to the limited studies examining cyclists with and without pain or injury. The results of this review can provide guidance to professionals treating cyclists with knee pain, but more research is needed. Level of Evidence 3a.
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Does the lower extremity alignment affect the risk of falling? Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 64:140-147. [PMID: 31453504 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2018.1451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aims to investigate the effects of knee and foot alignments on the risk of falling. Patients and methods Between April 2016 and December 2016, a total of 74 individuals (24 males, 50 females; mean age 32.2±4.9 years; range 18 to 65 years) were included in the study. The knee Q angle and Chippaux-Smirak Index (CSI), Arch Index, and foot progression angle (FPA) evaluated by pedobarography were used for the assessment of the lower extremity alignment. The fall risk was evaluated by the Fall Index, Fourier 56 Index (F56), and Stability Index. Results The fall index was found to be correlated with the Q angle, CSI, the Arch index, and FPA (p<0.05). Q angle, Arch Index, and FPA which were explained 40% of the variance of the fall index. The Q angle was correlated with F56 and the stability index at the most position (p<0.05). The CSI was correlated with the F56 and the stability index at two and three positions, respectively (p<0.05); however, the Arch Index and FPA were not correlated with the F56 and Stability Index at any of the eight positions (p>0.05). According to the categorical regression analysis, the Q angle was the most effective on the F56 and Stability Index. Conclusion Our study results suggest that lower extremity malalignment increases the risk of falling. We believe that the risk of falling can be decreased by the reduction of these malalingments and, thus, mortality and morbidity associated with the fall can be reduced as well.
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Carlson VR, Boden BP, Shen A, Jackson JN, Yao L, Sheehan FT. The Tibial Tubercle-Trochlear Groove Distance Is Greater in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain: Implications for the Origin of Pain and Clinical Interventions. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:1110-1116. [PMID: 28056523 PMCID: PMC6010059 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516681002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The distance between the tibial tubercle (TT) and trochlear groove (TT-TG distance) is known to be greater in patients with patellar instability. However, the potential role and prevalence of pathological TT-TG distances in a large cohort of skeletally mature patients with isolated patellofemoral pain (PFP) are not clear. PURPOSE To determine if the mean TT-TG distance is greater in patients with PFP, who lack a history of patellar dislocations, knee trauma, or osteoarthritis, relative to healthy controls. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS A total of 50 knees (38 patients) with PFP and 60 knees (56 controls) without PFP formed the basis of this study. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to determine the TT-TG distance from 3-dimensional static scans. RESULTS The cohort with PFP demonstrated a significantly greater mean TT-TG distance relative to asymptomatic controls (13.0 vs 10.8 mm, respectively; P = .001). Among the cohort with PFP, 15 knees (30%) demonstrated TT-TG distances ≥15 mm, and 3 knees (6%) demonstrated TT-TG distances ≥20 mm. CONCLUSION Most adult patients with isolated PFP have elevated TT-TG distances compared with controls, which likely contributes to the force imbalance surrounding the knee.
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- Victor R. Carlson
- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- The Orthopaedic Center, A Division of CAO, Rockville, Maryland
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- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Functional and Applied Biomechanics Section, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland
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Benson LC, Almonroeder TG, O'Connor KM. Quantifying knee mechanics during balance training exercises. Hum Mov Sci 2016; 51:138-145. [PMID: 28027463 DOI: 10.1016/j.humov.2016.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Revised: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is common among runners and those recovering from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Training programs designed to prevent or treat injuries often include balance training, although balance interventions have been reported to coincide with more knee injuries. Knowledge of the effect of balance exercises on knee mechanics may be useful when designing training programs. High knee abduction moment has been implicated in the development of PFP, and imbalance between vastus lateralis (VL) and vastus medialis oblique (VMO) may contribute to patellofemoral stress. The purpose was to quantify knee abduction moment and vasti muscle activity during balance exercises. Muscle activity of VMO and VL, three-dimensional lower-extremity kinematics, and ground reaction forces of healthy recreational athletes (12M, 13F) were recorded during five exercises. Peak knee abduction moment, ratio of VMO:VL activity, and delay in onset of VMO relative to VL were quantified for each exercise. The influence of sex and exercise on each variable was determined using a mixed-model ANOVA. All analyses indicated a significant main effect of exercise, p<0.05. Follow-up comparisons showed low peak knee abduction moment and high VMO:VL ratio for the task with anterior-posterior motion. Delay of VMO relative to VL was similar among balance board tasks.
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- Lauren C Benson
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2400 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2400 E. Hartford Ave. Milwaukee, WI, USA.
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Bolgla LA, Earl-Boehm J, Emery C, Hamstra-Wright K, Ferber R. PAIN, FUNCTION, AND STRENGTH OUTCOMES FOR MALES AND FEMALES WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN WHO PARTICIPATE IN EITHER A HIP/CORE- OR KNEE-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAM. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2016; 11:926-935. [PMID: 27904794 PMCID: PMC5095944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip exercise has been recommended for females with patellofemoral pain (PFP). It is unknown if males with PFP will benefit from a similar treatment strategy. HYPOTHESES/PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare improvements in pain, function, and strength between males and females with PFP who participated in either a hip/core or knee rehabilitation program. The directional hypothesis was that females would respond more favorably to the hip/core rehabilitation program and males to the knee program. STUDY DESIGN Randomized-controlled clinical trial. METHODS Patients were randomly assigned to a six-week hip/core or knee rehabilitation program. Visual analog scale (VAS), Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS), and hip and knee isometric strength were collected before and after subjects completed the rehabilitation program. Data were analyzed using an intention-to-treat basis. Separate mixed-model analyses of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures were used to determine changes in VAS and AKPS and strength changes for subjects classified as treatment responders (successful outcome) and non-responders (unsuccessful outcome). RESULTS Regardless of sex or rehabilitation group, VAS (F1,181=206.5; p<.0001) and AKPS (F1,181 = 160.4; p < 0.0001) scores improved. All treatment responders demonstrated improved hip abductor (F1,122 = 6.6; p = 0.007), hip extensor (F1,122 = 19.3; p < 0.0001), and knee extensor (F1,122 = 16.0; p < 0.0001) strength. A trend (F1,122 = 3.6; p = 0.06) existed for an effect of sex on hip external rotator strength change. Males demonstrated a 15.4% increase compared to a 5.0% increase for females. All treatment non-responders had minimal and non-significant (p > 0.05) strength changes. CONCLUSION On average, males and females with PFP benefitted from either a hip/core or knee rehabilitation program. Subjects with successful outcomes likely had hip and knee weakness that responded well to the intervention. These males and females had similar and meaningful improvements in hip extensor and knee extensor strength. Only males had relevant changes in hip external rotator strength. Clinicians should consider a subgroup of males who may benefit from hip extensor and external rotator exercise and females who may benefit from hip extensor exercise. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2b.
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Safar Cherati A, Lotfian S, Jamshidi A, Sanjari MA, Razi M. The Effect of Increasing Volume of Exercise on Activation Pattern of Vastus Medialis and Lateralis and its Correlation With Anterior Knee Pain in Karate Elites. Asian J Sports Med 2016; 7:e35289. [PMID: 27826403 PMCID: PMC5098113 DOI: 10.5812/asjsm.35289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Revised: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 01/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The effects of exercise volume on the pattern of muscle activity is one of the most important factors in training management and injury risk reduction. In the lower limb, the quadriceps muscle which plays a determining role in performing the stance and other karate techniques could be injured in intensive exercise and may induce anterior knee pain in athletes. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between training volume and muscle activity of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis and its association with anterior knee pain in karate elites. Patients and Methods Male and female athletes from national junior and cadet karate team (14 to 18 years) were invited to participate in the study at the beginning and the end of the training camps. Studies involved measurement of electromyographic muscle activity of vastus medialis and vastus lateralis in both lower extremities with surface electromyography device and assessment of movement by electrogoniometery. Muscle activity was recorded in three tests of dachi, walking up and walking down stairs. Simultaneously, anterior knee pain was evaluated using visual analogue scale and anterior knee pain scale questionnaire. Results Eight athletes of a total number of 23 reported increased ratings of pain in their right knees. No differences in muscle activity were observed in tests of Dachi and stairs between the groups with and without pain. Comparing Dachi task pattern at the beginning and end of training camps, there was no significant difference in pattern of biomechanical movement; however, reducing the amount of muscle activity in early and late phases of tasks was observed in electromyographic assessment. Conclusions The results showed that performing the same task after a six-week training period, less muscle activity was required in all phases in two groups of tasks, including karate-specific movement (dachi) and activities of daily living (up or down stairs).
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- Afsaneh Safar Cherati
- Rasoul Akram Medical Complex, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Rasoul Akram Medical Complex, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Sports Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Sara Lotfian, Rasoul Akram Medical Complex, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran. Tel: +98-2164352446, Fax: +98-2166517309, E-mail:
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- Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Science, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Biomechanics Lab, Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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- Rasoul Akram Medical Complex, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran
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Patellofemoral pain is characterized by insidious onset anterior knee pain that is exaggerated under conditions of increased patellofemoral joint stress. A variety of risk factors may contribute to the development of patellofemoral pain. It is critical that the history and physical examination elucidate those risk factors specific to an individual in order to prescribe an appropriate and customized treatment plan. This article aims to review the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of patellofemoral pain.
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Hug F, Goupille C, Baum D, Raiteri BJ, Hodges PW, Tucker K. Nature of the coupling between neural drive and force-generating capacity in the human quadriceps muscle. Proc Biol Sci 2016; 282:rspb.2015.1908. [PMID: 26609085 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2015.1908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The force produced by a muscle depends on both the neural drive it receives and several biomechanical factors. When multiple muscles act on a single joint, the nature of the relationship between the neural drive and force-generating capacity of the synergistic muscles is largely unknown. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the ratio of neural drive and the ratio of muscle force-generating capacity between two synergist muscles (vastus lateralis (VL) and vastus medialis (VM)) in humans. Twenty-one participants performed isometric knee extensions at 20 and 50% of maximal voluntary contractions (MVC). Myoelectric activity (surface electromyography (EMG)) provided an index of neural drive. Physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) was estimated from measurements of muscle volume (magnetic resonance imaging) and muscle fascicle length (three-dimensional ultrasound imaging) to represent the muscles' force-generating capacities. Neither PCSA nor neural drive was balanced between VL and VM. There was a large (r = 0.68) and moderate (r = 0.43) correlation between the ratio of VL/VM EMG amplitude and the ratio of VL/VM PCSA at 20 and 50% of MVC, respectively. This study provides evidence that neural drive is biased by muscle force-generating capacity, the greater the force-generating capacity of VL compared with VM, the stronger bias of drive to the VL.
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- François Hug
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, Brisbane, Australia Laboratory EA 4334 'Movement, Interactions, Performance', University of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Laboratory EA 4334 'Movement, Interactions, Performance', University of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, Centre for Sensorimotor Performance, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, NHMRC Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health, Brisbane, Australia School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and
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Biabanimoghadam M, Motealleh A, Cowan SM. Core muscle recruitment pattern during voluntary heel raises is different between patients with patellofemoral pain and healthy individuals. Knee 2016; 23:382-6. [PMID: 26873794 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2015] [Revised: 12/11/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies suggest that the inconsistent outcomes of patellofemoral pain (PFP) treatment may result from the unclear understanding of changes in the structures remote from the knee joint. Due to the crucial influence of core stability on the knee function, this study aimed to evaluate the recruitment pattern of core muscles in individuals with and without PFP. METHODS Sixty women aged 18 to 40years, including 30 subjects diagnosed with PFP and 30 healthy controls rose on to their toes as quickly and strongly as possible in response to a sound alarm in standing position. Electromyographic onsets of the transversus abdominis (TrA)/internal oblique (IO), erector spinae (ES), and gluteus medius (GM) muscles were expressed relative to the electromyographic onset of the prime mover (i.e. soleus). Independent t-tests were performed to compare the onsets of each muscle between the groups. The nonparametric Friedman test and the post-hoc of Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to describe the muscle activation pattern within the groups. RESULTS The results revealed different recruitment patterns of the core muscles between the groups. In the healthy group the GM and TrA/IO contracted, almost simultaneously, in anticipation of the prime mover contraction (sol). However, in PFP subjects a significant delay in the contraction of TrA/IO changed the pattern of muscle activation. CONCLUSION The findings demonstrate that muscular stabilization of spine is altered in the presence of PFP and suggest that treatment techniques aimed at improving core stability could be appropriate in the management of PFP.
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- Mana Biabanimoghadam
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Physiotherapy Department, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne & Physiotherapy School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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