Association of Altered Frontal Plane Kinematics and Physical Activity Levels in Females with Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common lower extremity injury that is characterized by patellar pain during activity. Individuals with PFP often present with knee pain during weight-bearing tasks [1]. PFP is a difficult condition for clinicians and patients alike, as the majority of these patients report pain for multiple years following both diagnosis and bouts of conservative treatment [2]. This chronic pain may result in a variety of negative complications in both quality of life and functional limitations [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research