Background The aim of this study was to compare the effect of exercises focusing on the
proximal and distal joints to knee and knee local exercises on the Patellar location in …

Study Design Cross-sectional matched-pairs design. Objective To investigate if differences
existed in the medio-iaterai position of the patella between subjects with patellofemoral pain …

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of leg press and leg press
with hip adduction exercise training on patellar alignment and pain in patients with …

Study Design Controlled laboratory study. Background The effect of quadriceps contraction
on patellar alignment in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is debated and …

PURPOSE AND METHOD: Lateral patellar malalignment and maltracking are commonly
believed to be associated with patellofemoral pain. In the current review, a computerized …

Background: Considering that patellofemoral pain (PFP) is related to dynamic factors,
dynamic extension on 4-dimensional computed tomography (4-DCT) may better reflect the …

Study Design Repeated measures design using a sample of convenience. Objective To
assess the criterion-related validity and intrarater reliability of a clinical measurement used …

Objective: To determine the effects of patellar taping, bracing, and not taping on patellar
position. Design and Setting: An experimental design was used to compare patellar taping …

OBJECTIVES: To test the hypothesis that, at 0° and 20° of knee flexion, patellofemoral
contact area would be lower, while tibiofemoral rotation and patellofemoral malalignment …

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common orthopaedic complaints
presenting to physical therapists. Although its etiology is uncertain, the cause is most often …