Recurrent patellar instability can result from osseous abnormalities, such as patella alta, a
distance of> 20 mm between the tibial tubercle and the trochlear groove, and trochlear …

The high incidence and diversity of factors attributed to the etiology of patellofemoral pain
syndrome (PFPS) makes the diagnosis of this problem somewhat complex and susceptible …

Purpose Increasing step rate has been shown to elicit changes in joint kinematics and
kinetics during running, and has been suggested as a possible rehabilitation strategy for …

Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury, Second Edition, presents clear, accessible
explanations of the biomechanical principles of injury and how injuries affect the normal …

Study Design Controlled laboratory study using a cross-sectional design. Objectives To
compare patellofemoral joint kinematics, femoral rotation, and patella rotation between …

OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) exhibit
greater patellofemoral joint stress profiles compared to persons who are pain-free …

Study Design Case-control study of females with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and
a control group. Objectives Three different approaches were used to examine the utility of a …

Background: Patella alta is a condition which may predispose individuals to patellofemoral
joint dysfunction. We compared patellofemoral joint alignment and contact area in subjects …

This review presents objective data, as far as possible, about the current understanding of
the biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint as it pertains to the management of …

Background Recreational runners frequently suffer from chronic pathologies. The knee and
ankle have been highlighted as common injury sites. Barefoot and barefoot inspired …