Analysis of the hip torque and kinematics of the femur and rearfoot considering the ascending and descending theories as causal factors of patellofemoral pain

• Grant number: 16/02357-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: November 01, 2016
• End date: May 31, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
• Principal Investigator: Fábio Mícolis de Azevedo
• Grantee: Amanda Schenatto Ferreira
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia (FCT). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Presidente Prudente. Presidente Prudente , SP, Brazil
• Associated scholarship(s): 17/06328-9 - ARE FORCE STEADINESS DEFICITS A FEATURE OF WOMEN WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN?, BE.EP.MS

Abstract

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is most frequently diagnosed in women. PFP is characterized as anterior, peri or retropatellar pain that is aggravated by activities that increase knee flexion, such as stair climbing. The main factor responsible for PFP development is increase stress in the patellofemoral joint (PFJ) which is related to excessive femoral internal rotation. However, there is no agreement with regard to which factors would be responsible for poor femoral motor control. Changes in hip (descending theory) and rearfoot (ascending theory) could be the cause of excessive femoral movement in the transversal plane. Moreover, it is difficult to transpose these biomechanical findings for clinical practice. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the torque of the hip muscles and femoral/ rearfoot kinematics in women with and without PFP to elucidate which theory (ascending or descending) present more relationship with PFP. Therefore, will be performed (i) comparisons between isokinetic torque of the hip muscles and comparisons of the joint angles of the femur and rearfoot eversion in women with and without PFP; (ii) correlations between ascending/descending theories and femoral internal rotation angles; and (iii) correlations between variables and functional tests (step down and forward step down) and investigate whether the kinematic and kinetic changes are able to predict the results of functional tests. Women with PFP (PFP group) and pain-free (control group) will be selected, and then, will perform an experimental protocol consisting of 2 stages, on different days: kinetic and kinematic analysis. Initially, participants will perform a muscle torque test with an isokinetic dynamometer. Kinematic analysis will be performed in another day and participants will perform 5 stair climbing movements in an experimental set up composed by 9 cameras for captation of femur and rearfoot eversion joint angles. It is expected that the findings of this study will present a decrease in the isokinetic torque of hip muscles and increase femoral internal rotation and rearfoot eversion in women with PFP. Furthermore, it is believed that at least one of these theories (ascending and descending) will be strongly correlated with femoral internal rotation in women with PFP. Regarding to functional tests, it is expected that there is correlation between at least one variable analyzed with at least one of the tests, and also that the kinematic and kinetic changes possibly found to be able to predict the outcomes of functional tests. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

BRIANI, RONALDO VALDIR; FERREIRA, AMANDA SCHENATTO; PAZZINATTO, MARCELLA FERRAZ; PAPPAS, EVANGELOS; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO MICOLIS. Infographic. What interventions can improve quality of life or psychosocial factors of individuals with knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review with meta-analysis of primary outcomes from randomised controlled trials. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, v. 53, n. 14, p. 901-902, JUL 2019. (15/17777-3, 16/02357-1, 16/19784-0, 17/20483-7, 14/24939-7)

FERREIRA, AMANDA SCHENATTO; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; BRIANI, RONALDO VALDIR; FERRARI, DEISI; ARAGAO, FERNANDO AMANCIO; PAZZINATTO, MARCELLA FERRAZ; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO MICOLIS. Which is the best predictor of excessive hip internal rotation in women with patellofemoral pain: Rearfoot eversion or hip muscle strength? Exploring subgroups. GAIT & POSTURE, v. 62, p. 366-371, MAY 2018. (14/24939-7, 16/02357-1)

FERREIRA, AMANDA S.; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; BARTON, CHRISTIAN J.; BRIANI, V, RONALDO; TABORDA, BIANCA; PAZZINATTO, MARCELLA F.; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO M.. Impaired Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric Rate of Torque Development at the Hip and Knee in Patellofemoral Pain. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, v. 35, n. 9, p. 2492-2497, SEP 2021. (15/11534-1, 16/02357-1)

FERREIRA, AMANDA S.; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; FERRARI, DEISI; MAGALHAES, FERNANDO H.; PAPPAS, EVANGELOS; BRIANI, V, RONALDO; PAZZINATTO, MARCELLA F.; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO M.. Knee and Hip Isometric Force Steadiness Are Impaired in Women With Patellofemoral Pain. JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH, v. 35, n. 10, p. 2878-2885, OCT 2021. (17/06328-9, 15/11534-1, 16/02357-1)

BRIANI, RONALDO VALDIR; FERREIRA, AMANDA SCHENATTO; PAZZINATTO, MARCELLA FERRAZ; PAPPAS, EVANGELOS; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO MICOLIS. What interventions can improve quality of life or psychosocial factors of individuals with knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review with meta-analysis of primary outcomes from randomised controlled trials. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, v. 52, n. 16, p. 1031+, AUG 2018. (14/24939-7, 16/19784-0, 16/02357-1, 15/17777-3)

FERREIRA, AMANDA SCHENATTO; SILVA, DANILO DE OLIVEIRA; DEL PRIORE, LILIAM BARBUGLIO; GOMES GARCIA, CARMEN LUCIA; MAIOLINI DUCATTI, MATHEUS HENRIQUE; BALOTARI BOTTA, ANA FLAVIA; WAITEMAN, MARINA CABRAL; DE AZEVEDO, FABIO MICOLIS. Differences in pain and function between adolescent athletes and physically active non-athletes with patellofemoral pain. PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SPORT, v. 33, p. 70-75, SEP 2018. (16/02357-1)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

FERREIRA, Amanda Schenatto. Aspects of muscular function in women with patellofemoral pain and its implications for movement pattern during stair ascent. 2018. Master's Dissertation - Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp). Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia. Presidente Prudente Presidente Prudente.