- International Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine Research
- Volume:3 Issue:3
- Is There a Relation between The Lower Extremity Mechanics and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Is There a Relation between The Lower Extremity Mechanics and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?
Authors : Bahar KARA, Aslı YERAL, Deniz ASLAN, Güzin KAYA AYTUTULDU, Elif DEVELİ, Ayça AKLAR
Pages : 125-131
Doi:10.53811/ijtcmr.1186313
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Publication Date : 2022-12-15
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: It has been theorized that changes in the lower extremity mechanics may lead to develop Patellofemoral Pain insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PFP); in the young population. The present study aims to investigate the effects of lower extremity mechanics on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in private university students. Material-Method: Kujala Patellofemoral Score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(KPS); of 400 Yeditepe University students ages of 18-30 years was performed. Students having a less or equal point of 85 in KPS insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=30); and healthy groups randomly selected in students with KPS=100 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=30); were measured in terms of Feiss Line, navicular drop, subtalar angle, tibial torsion, knee valgus angle, Q angle in standing and supine position and hamstring tightness. Results: The prevalence of PFP among students was found to be 10.5% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 42);. In the PFP group, 16 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(%53.3); students and in the control group, 3 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(%10); students had 2nd Pes Planus insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PP);. A statistically significant difference was found between groups in navicular drop, subtalar angle, tibial rotation, Q angle in supine and hamstring tightness insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p-value <0.05);. Conclusion: The results from this study show that students with PFP have higher severity degrees of pes planus, navicular drop, subtalar angle, tibial torsion, and hamstring tightness than nonpainful students. Therefore, these parameters that are related to lower extremity mechanics may be investigated in PFP examination and be considered while preparing a treatment plan.Keywords : patellofemoral pain, pes planus, university students
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