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ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2022

Do Individuals with History of Patellofemoral Pain Walk and Squat Similarly to Healthy Controls? A 3D Kinematic Analysis During Pain Remission Phase.

Diego Martins, Marcelo Peduzzi de Castro, Caroline Ruschel, Carlos Alberto Atherinos Pierri, Heiliane de Brito Fontana, Gilmar Moraes Santos

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Article in International journal of sports physical therapy, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. 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 · 2026
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Diego MartinsCenter of Health and Sports Science, University of the State of Santa Catarina.ORCID 0000-0002-4626-5114
Marcelo Peduzzi de CastroCenter of Health and Sports Science, University of the State of Santa Catarina; Labclin - Neuromuscularskeletal Rehabilitation and Clinical Biomechanics Laboratory.ORCID 0000-0002-4416-853X
Caroline RuschelCenter of Health and Sports Science, University of the State of Santa Catarina.ORCID 0000-0002-4263-850X
Carlos Alberto Atherinos PierriCore Centre of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.ORCID 0000-0001-8693-6296
Heiliane de Brito FontanaMorphological Sciences Department, Federal University of Santa Catarina.ORCID 0000-0002-5797-1233
Gilmar Moraes SantosCenter of Health and Sports Science, University of the State of Santa Catarina.ORCID 0000-0002-6322-9238
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina · BRUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatellofemoral pain (PFP) is typically accompanied by changes in movement pattern. However, it is unclear if these changes persist in the remission phase of symptoms. Investigating movement patterns in individuals in remission phase of PFP may help to further guide the rehabilitation process and to understand whether changes are due to high levels of pain or related to other factors. PURPOSE: To compare 3D kinematics during walking and the single leg squat (SLS) between individuals with history of PFP in remission phase and a control group without history of lower limb injuries and PFP. STUDY

designCross-sectional case-control study.

methodsIndividuals with onset of PFP for at least one year and in phase of remission of symptoms (experimental group [EG]; n=13, 30±8 years) were compared to a control group (CG, n=13, 28±7 years). A 10-camera motion analysis system (Vicon-Nexus®) was used to record 3D ankle, knee, hip and trunk angles during walking and SLS.

resultsThe EG presented less ankle dorsiflexion, knee and hip flexion during the stance phase of walking compared to the CG (p=0.005, large effect size ηp2 = 0.141). During the SLS, no between-group differences were observed for the ankle, knee and hip angles at the peak of knee flexion (p>0.05). A trend for increased trunk range of movement in the EG compared to the CG was observed (p=0.075, medium effect size ηp2 = 0.127).

conclusionThe results of this study indicate less movement in the sagittal plane during walking, and a trend towards more movement of the trunk during SLS in the EG compared to the CG. The participants of the EG had minimal symptoms, to the point of not classifying them as pathological. However, the between-group differences suggest that even in the remission phase, kinematic differences persist for some reason and may contribute to the recurring pain in PFP individuals. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3.

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biomechanical phenomenakneelower extremitypatellofemoral pain syndrome

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PMID35136687
PMCPMC8805120
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