Background Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and associated pathologies are
associated with pain and reduced quality of life. Physical impairments can be associated …

Objective: To systematically review the published studies that compare lower limb muscle
strength in patients with low back pain to matched healthy controls. Methods: We searched …

Most research on sedentary lifestyle has focused on pain and disability, while
neuromuscular outcomes (postural control and strength) have received less attention. The …

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT), formerly the Orthopaedic Section of
the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), has an ongoing effort to create …

Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Background A complete understanding
of impairments associated with knee osteoarthritis would optimize exercise interventions for …

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is strongly associated with an increased risk for
hip osteoarthritis. Skeletal deformities undeniably contribute to detrimental biomechanical …

Objectives Patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) experience hip pain as well as
decreased function and lowered quality of life. The aim was to compare maximal isometric …

Study Design Feasibility randomized clinical trial. Background Rehabilitation may be an
appropriate treatment strategy for patients with chronic hip joint pain; however, the evidence …

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is characterized by abnormal bony anatomy,
which causes detrimental hip joint loading and leads to secondary osteoarthritis. Hip joint …

Study Design Ancillary analysis, time-controlled randomized clinical trial. Background
Movement-pattern training (MPT) has been shown to improve function among patients with …