COMPARISON OF HIP AND KNEE STRENGTH AND NEUROMUSCULAR ACTIVITY IN SUBJECTS WITH AND WITHOUT PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

Lori A. Bolgla¹  Brian R. Umberger²  Terry R. Malone³  Timothy L. Uhl³ 

[1] Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, Georgia USA;University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts USA;University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky USA

关键词: gluteus medius;    knee;    patella;    surface electromyography;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: American Physical Therapy Association

【 摘 要 】

Historically, patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) has been viewed exclusively as a knee problem. Recent findings have suggested an association between hip muscle weakness and PFPS. Altered neuromuscular activity about the hip also may contribute to PFPS; however, more limited data exist regarding this aspect. Most prior investigations also have not concurrently examined hip and knee strength and neuromuscular activity in this patient population. Additional knowledge regarding the interaction between hip and knee muscle function may enhance the current understanding of PFPS. The purpose of this study was to compare hip and knee strength and electromyographic (EMG) activity in subjects with and without PFPS.

【 授权许可】

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