ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022
The Relationship between Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and Hip Biomechanics: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.
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- Low-Intensity Blood Flow-Restricted Multi-Joint Exercise Improves Muscle Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Trial.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Trial
- Dynamic proprioceptive training improves functional recovery in sprinters with patellofemoral pain: A randomized trial.PloS one · 2026Trial
- Effects of electrical stimulation combined with strength training on pain, muscle strength and lower-limb biomechanics in patellofemoral pain patients: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of Changes in Hip Morphology in a Rabbit Model of Patellar Dislocation via Computed Tomography Imaging.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
- Effects of a 6-Week Hip and Ankle Mobility-Based Rehabilitation Program on Clinical, Neuromuscular, and Functional Outcomes in Male Collegiate Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of Knee Flexion Angle on Gluteus Medius Activation and Activation Ratios During the Modified Clamshell Exercise.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Psychological Factors Are Associated With Lower Limb Kinematics During Uphill Walking and Running in Women With Patellofemoral Pain.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Step-down biomechanics in unilateral patellofemoral pain: a cross-sectional study of young females.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Translational rehabilitation strategies for canine medial patellar luxation: insights from human patellofemoral pain syndrome.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
- Foot and Ankle Biomechanics in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Translational sports medicine · 2026Review
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- Iliotibial Band Behavior Assessed Through Tensor Fasciae Latae Electromyographic Activity with Different Foot Orthoses in Recreational Runners According to Foot Type: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Effect of heel height on patellofemoral joint stress during stair descent.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Miodynamic and Radiographic Evaluation in Recreative Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
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- Understanding the patho-anatomy of patellofemoral pain: A crucial foundation for comprehensive management.Orthopedic reviews · 2024Article
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Abstract
(1) Background and purpose: Muscular control and motor function in a patient with Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) have not yet been investigated systematically. Therefore, this review synthesis the previous results about the association of PFPS with gluteus muscle activation, hip strength, and kinematic characteristic of the hip and knee joint, to deepen understanding of the PFPS etiology and promote the establishment of an effective treatment strategy. (2) Methods: A literature search was conducted from January 2000 to July 2022 in four electronic databases: Medline, Embase, Google scholar, and Scopus. A total of 846 articles were initially identified, and after the screening process based on the inclusion criteria, 12 articles were eventually included. Means and SDs of gluteus medius (GMed), gluteus maximus (GMax), hip strength, and kinematic variation of hip and knee were retrieved from the present study. (3) Results and conclusion: Regarding kinematic variation, moderate evidence indicates that an increased peak hip adduction was found in PFPS groups during running and single leg (SL) squat activities. There is no difference in the GMed and GMax activation levels between the two groups among the vast majority of functional activities. Most importantly, strong evidence suggests that hip strength is weaker in individuals with PFPS, showing less strength of hip external rotation and hip abduction compared to the control group. However, without prospective studies, it is difficult to determine whether hip strength weakness is a cause or a result of PFPS. Therefore, further research is needed to evaluate the hip strength level in identifying individuals most likely to associated with PFPS development is needed.
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