A Comparison of Hip Strength Between Sedentary Females With and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
The objective of this study was to compare the hip strength of sedentary females with either unilateral or bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) to a control group of sedentary females of similar demographics without PFPS. Hip muscle weakness has been suggested as an important factor in the etiology of young female athletes with PFPS. This [...]
Knee Extensor Dynamics in the Volleyball Approach Jump: The Influence of Patellar Tendinopathy
The objective of this stdy was to evaluate knee joint dynamics in elite volleyball players with and without a history of patellar tendinopathy, focusing on mechanical energy absorption and generation. Thirteen elite male players with and without a history of patellar tendinopathy performed maximum-effort volleyball approach jumps. Sagittal plane knee joint kinematics, kinetics, and energetics [...]
Ergometer cycling after hip or knee replacement surgery: a randomized controlled trial
The optimal treatment strategy following primary total hip or knee replacement remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ergometer cycling after hip or knee replacement surgery on health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction. Three hundred and sixty-two patients were randomly assigned to either perform or not perform ergometer [...]
Long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: A randomized controlled trial comparing two different physical therapy interventions.
The objective of this study was to determine if behavioral graded activity (BGA) results in better long-term effectiveness (5 years after inclusion) than usual exercise therapy (UC; usual care) in patients with OA of the hip or kneeLong-term follow-up study of a single blind cluster randomized trial comparing BGA and UC. One hundred and forty-nine [...]
Quadriceps strength and executive functions in older women.
The aim of this study is to answer the question whether the strength of the knee extensor musculus quadriceps (m. quadriceps), in particular, is related to specific executive functions and whether this relationship is independent of aerobic fitness. The clinical relevance of this question is that the m. quadriceps can still be trained in older [...]
Response of male and female subjects after total knee arthroplasty to repeated neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the quadriceps femoris muscle.
The objective of this study was to examine responses to repeated neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the quadriceps femoris muscle in male and female subjects after total knee arthroplasty. Sixty-four subjects who underwent total knee arthroplasty were treated with neuromuscular electrical stimulation two to three times a week for 6 wks in addition to an exercise [...]
New CKS for Baker’s Cyst
The NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries has published a new topic which covers the management of Baker’s Cyst in primary care. This CKS topic does not cover, in any detail, the management of Baker’s Cyst in secondary care. The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing [...]
Responsiveness of physical function outcomes following physiotherapy intervention for osteoarthritis of the knee: an outcome comparison study
The objective of this study was to compare the responsiveness of two self-report measures and three physical performance measures of function following physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee. Patients referred for physiotherapy with osteoarthritis of the knee were recruited. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC), Lequesne Algofunctional Index (LAI), timed-up-and-go test (TUGT), timed-stand test [...]
The Efficacy of Foot Orthoses in the Treatment of Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a highly prevalent condition, often reducing functional performance and being linked to osteoarthritis development later in life. Prescribing foot orthoses is often advocated, although the link between foot mechanics and PFPS development remains unclear. This systematic review was conducted to summarize and critique the existing evidence for the efficacy of [...]
Efficacy of Intra-Articular Botulinum Toxin Type A in Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injected intra-articularly in 60 subjects with moderate pain and functional impairment secondary to knee osteoarthritis. The study investigators hypothesized that intra-articular BoNT-A would result in statistically significant improvements in pain and function at 8 weeks. Sixty patients [...]
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