Objective The aim of the study was to determine whether gluteus medius muscle thickness
or activation differed between left and right sides and was associated with patellofemoral …

Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common overuse injury in physically active
individuals. It is characterized by anterior knee, retropatellar, or prepatellar pain associated …

Purpose The higher prevalence of knee injuries among adolescent females may be related
to female pubertal development. The aim of this study was to determine whether girls exhibit …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of biomechanical
and clinical measurements in relation to the knee adduction moment when wearing a …

Background Abnormal tracking of the patella is a hallmark sign of patellar instability (PI). Gait
deviations and strength deficits may exacerbate abnormal tracking. The identification of …

BACKGROUND: Few studies have explored the relationship between muscle strength,
range of motion (ROM), and balance in the horizontal plane of the hip joint using three …

Abstract Background Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent age-related disease. The
altered kinematic pattern of the knee joint as well as the adjacent joints affects to …

Context: Previous studies have reported that the incidence of patellofemoral pain in women
is 2.2 times higher than that in men. Lower hip frontal dynamic joint stiffness in women may …

Abstract Background and Aims Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is common in males, causing
reduced physical activity and chronic pain. One proposed cause of PFP is aberrant …

Manual therapy, also known as manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment that is typically
used in conjunction with traditional physical therapy techniques. The physical therapist will …