The Effects of a Forward Lunge with Hip Adduction on Muscle Activity and Plantar Pressure in Healthy Subjects

Abstract

Background Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain seen in adolescents and adults under the age of 60 yr. The same quadriceps exercise as the forward lunge is important in the treatment of PFPS, and the selective strengthening of the vastus medialis oblique muscle (VMO) exercise is also required