Fereshteh Karamiani Javid Mostamand Published: February 08, 2022DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.005 Abstract Background One of the most common knee problems is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). It is of great importance to pay attention to the muscles of the hip area in people with PFPS, especially to the presence of trigger points within the gluteus medius (GM). Accordingly, using […]
JBMT VOLUME 24, ISSUE 3, P 71-77, JULY 01, 2020 Alireza Motealleh Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Quadriceps and core muscle neuromuscular control impairments are frequently associated with PFP. Lumbopelvic manipulation (LPM) has been shown to improve quadriceps and core muscle activation and decrease their inhibition, but changes in balance […]
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Volume 24, Issue 3, July 2020, Pages 71-77 AlirezaMotealleh Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Quadriceps and core muscle neuromuscular control impairments are frequently associated with PFP. Lumbopelvic manipulation (LPM) has been shown to improve quadriceps and core muscle activation and decrease their inhibition, but […]
J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9(7), 2044; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9072044 Received: 6 May 2020 / Revised: 23 June 2020 / Accepted: 25 June 2020 / Published: 29 June 2020 by Youssef Rahou-El-Bachiri Abstract Background: To evaluate the effect of trigger point dry needling alone or as an adjunct with other interventions on pain and related disability in people […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation VOLUME 101, ISSUE 4, P613-623, APRIL 01, 2020 Liliam B. Priore, MSc Abstract Objective To investigate the effect of a knee brace compared with minimal intervention on self-reported kinesiophobia and function, objective function, and physical activity level in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Single-blind randomized controlled trial (1:1), […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:49 Issue:9 Pages:CPG1–CPG95DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.0302 Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal-related condition that is characterized by insidious onset of poorly defined pain, localized to the anterior retropatellar and/or peripatellar region of the knee. The onset of symptoms can be slow or acutely develop with a worsening of pain accompanying lower-limb loading […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 18, Issue 1, March 2019, Pages 9-18 Alireza Motealleh PhD, PT Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of core neuromuscular training on pain, balance, and performance in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods This randomized single-blind trial was based on a convenience sample […]
J Ultrasound Med. 2019 Feb 27. doi: 10.1002/jum.14973. [Epub ahead of print] Briani RV Abstract OBJECTIVES: To compare trunk muscle thickness of women with and without patellofemoral pain (PFP) and to assess the association of trunk muscle thickness with self-reported pain of women with PFP. METHODS: Forty-four women were recruited and divided into 2 groups: […]
By Jack Cush, MD | 07 November 2018 New recommendations have been published in the Journal of Athletic Training on the management of patellofemoral pain (PFP). Risk factors for PFP include excessive hip adduction and internal rotation during dynamic tasks (e.g., running, jumping), weak quadriceps, greater vertical peak force to the lateral heel and 2nd […]
April 27, 2018 The American Journal of Sports Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this meta-analysis of 70 studies including 2530 participants evaluated the efficacy of the nonsurgical options for the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. The most-described treatments were eccentric exercise, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and single or multiple platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. The best […]
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation April 2018 Volume 99, Issue 4, Pages 607–614.e1 Simon Décary, PT, PhD Abstract Objective To assess the validity of diagnostic clusters combining history elements and physical examination tests to diagnose or exclude patellofemoral pain (PFP). Design Prospective diagnostic study. Settings Orthopedic outpatient clinics, family medicine clinics, and community-dwelling. Participants […]
May 2018 Volume 99, Issue 5, Pages 907–913 Published online:February 09, 2018 Alessio Gallina, MSc, Michael A. Hunt, PhD, Paul W. Hodges, PhD, S. Jayne Garland, PhD Abstract Objective To compare neural drive, determined from motor unit firing rate, in the vastus medialis and lateralis in women with and without patellofemoral pain. Design Cross-sectional study. […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2018 Volume:0 Issue:0 Pages:1–47 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2018.7637 Study Design Systematic review. Background Therapeutic exercise is commonly used to treat individuals with knee disorders, but dosing parameters for optimal outcomes are unclear. Large variations exist in exercise prescription, and research related to specific dosing variables for knee osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain syndrome is […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Oct 15:1-35. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7365. [Epub ahead of print] Hip and Knee Strengthening is More Effective Than Knee Strengthening Alone for Reducing Pain and Improving Activity in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. Nascimento LR1,2, Teixeira-Salmela LF1, Souza RB1, Resende RA1. Author information Study Design Systematic review […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 16, Issue 2, June 2017, Pages 139–146 Gemma Victoria Espí-López, PhD, PT Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to conduct a review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the treatment effectiveness of the combination of manual therapy (MT) with other physical therapy techniques. Methods Systematic searches of […]
August 15, 2016 Osteoarthritis and Cartilage/OARS, Osteoarthritis Research Society TAKE-HOME MESSAGE People aged 50 to 60 years with no evidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) were followed for 48 months to assess the impact of thigh muscle strength on the progression of knee cartilage degeneration. Thigh extension strength was associated with thigh muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). […]
A randomized controlled trial Manual Therapy April 2016Volume 22, Pages 16–21 Alireza Motealleh Highlights •Lubmopelvic manipulation improved the EMG activity of vastus medialis and gluteus medius. •Improvement was observed in step-down test and pain intensity after manipulation. •Lumbopelvic manipulation might be considered in the management of PFPS. Abstract Objective To evaluate the immediate effect of […]
European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 02/18/2016 Van Der Heijden RA, et al. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of exercise therapy in people with PFPS. This review found very low quality but consistent evidence that exercise therapy for PFPS may result in clinically important reduction in pain and improvement […]
Michael J. Callaghan, PhD, MPhil, MCSP Abstract Study Design Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Background The use of external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge, there is no investigation into the effect of knee supports or braces on quadriceps muscle strength and […]
Michael J. Callaghan, PhD Study Design Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Background The use of external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge, there is no investigation into the effect of knee supports or braces on quadriceps muscle strength and quadriceps inhibition in […]