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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Kinematic and electromyographic analysis in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome during single leg triple hop test

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Author(s):
Kalytczak, Marcelo Martins ; Garcia Lucareli, Paulo Roberto ; dos Reis, Amir Curcio ; Bley, Andre Serra ; Biasotto-Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida ; Ferrari Correa, Joao Carlos ; Politti, Fabiano
Total Authors: 7
Document type: Journal article
Source: GAIT & POSTURE; v. 49, p. 246-251, SEP 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 5
Abstract

Possible delays in pre-activation or deficiencies in the activity of the dynamic muscle stabilizers of the knee and hip joints are the most common causes of the patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The aim of the study was to compare kinematic variables and electromyographic activity of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles between patients with PFPS and health subjects during the single leg triple hop test (SLTHT). This study included 14 female with PFPS (PFPS group) and 14 female healthy with no history of knee pain (Healthy group). Kinematic and EMG data ware collected through participants performed a single session of the SLTHT. The PFPS group exhibited a significant increase (p < 0.05) in the EMG activity of the biceps femoris and vastus lateralis muscles, when compared with the healthy group in pre-activity and during the stance phase. This same result was also found for the vastus lateralis muscle (p <0.05) when analyzing the EMG activity during the eccentric phase of the stance phase. In kinematic analysis, no significant differences were found between the groups. These results indicate that biceps femoris and vastus lateralis muscles mainly during the pre-activation phase and stance phases of the SLTHT are more active in PFPS group among healthy group. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/13839-9 - Assessment of pain, cervical mobility and electromyographic activity of the trapezius muscle in nonspecific neck pain patients pre- and post acupuncture treatment: a cross-over, controlled and randomized blind study
Grantee:Fabiano Politti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants