The effectiveness of exercise in treating patellofemoral-pain syndrome

Article Abstract:

The effect of a structured supervised exercise program on the functional outcome of patients with patellofemoral-pain syndrome (PFPS) is determined. Results show that a structured progressive exercise program reduce pain and improve function in subjects with PFPS and that a minimum of 5 visits for therapy is enough to reduce pain and improve function in patients with PFPS.

Care and treatment, Exercise, Athletes, Knee pain

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Temporal influences of functional knee bracing on torque production of the lower extremity

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to evaluate the effect of the functional knee braces (FKB) on select lower extremity moments and vertical ground reaction forces. Results reveal that increase in hip moment and a decrease in knee moment occurred immediately after brace application and appeared to persist throughout a one hour bout of exercise.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Elastic Braces & Supports, Physiological aspects, Torque, Orthopedic braces

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