Anatomical variations of the plantaris muscle and a potential role in patellofemoral pain syndrome

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jay Freeman ◽  
Nathan A. Jacobson ◽  
Quentin A. Fogg
Keyword(s):  
Potential Role ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Anatomical Variations ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Plantaris Muscle

scholarly journals Combined Hip Abductor and External Rotator Strengthening and Hip Internal Rotator Stretching Improves Pain and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Crossover Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 232596712198972
Author(s):  
Anis Jellad ◽  
Amine Kalai ◽  
Mohamed Guedria ◽  
Mahbouba Jguirim ◽  
Sana Elmhamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group Standard ◽  
Hip Muscle ◽  
And Function

Background: Active rehabilitation has an important role in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Although some studies have shown the benefit of hip-muscle strengthening, the effect of combining hip-muscle stretching with strengthening has not yet been defined. Purpose: To evaluate the effect of combined strengthening of the hip external rotators and abductors and stretching of the hip internal rotators on pain and function in patients with PFPS. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 109 patients with PFPS (75 female and 34 male; mean age, 31.6 ± 10.8 years) were first randomly assigned to protocol A (n = 67) of the A-B arm (AB group; standard rehabilitation) or protocol B (n = 42) of the B-A arm (BA group; standard rehabilitation with strengthening of the hip external rotators and abductors and stretching of the hip internal rotators). Each protocol consisted of 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks. After a washout period, corresponding to a symptom-free period, rehabilitation programs were crossed over. A visual analog scale (VAS) evaluating perceived pain, the Functional Index Questionnaire (FIQ), and the Kujala score were administered at baseline, the end of each rehabilitation protocol, and 12 weeks after the completion of the second protocol for each group. Results: Until the final follow-up, VAS, FIQ, and Kujala scores were significantly improved in both the A-B and B-A arms ( P < .05 for all). Compared with protocol A, protocol B provided significant improvement in terms of pain and function in both the BA (VAS and Kujala; P < .001) and AB (VAS and Kujala; P < .001) groups. Conclusion: Combined strengthening of the hip abductors and external rotators with stretching of the hip internal rotators provided better outcomes, which were maintained for at least 12 weeks, in terms of pain and function in patients with PFPS.

scholarly journals Gluteal muscle activity and patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian J Barton ◽  
Simon Lack ◽  
Peter Malliaras ◽  
Dylan Morrissey
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Gluteal Muscle
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