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{"title":"Optimizing cycling performance: A bibliographic analysis of EMG-based muscle research","authors":"Aparna Gupta ,&nbsp;Sheetal Kalra ,&nbsp;Puneeta Ajmera ,&nbsp;Sohrab Ahmad Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Literature is replete with respect to bibliometric analysis of EMG in cyclists. From 1980 to 2024 only 164 studies were found to showcase the intricate relationship between muscle activation patterns and cycling performance. Cyclists are constantly working on their muscles, knowing how much is the improvement in strength and in which muscles is relevant for their daily regimen of practice.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We retrieved studies on EMG analysis on cyclists from Scopus database from 1980 to 2024 and then used Vos Viewer to perform a bibliometric analysis and attain knowledge mapping including publication outputs, journals, authors, countries, keywords, citations and collaborative relationships.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In total, 164 documents were published from 1980 to 2024. During this period the number of publications increased continuously. Journal of electromyography and kinesiology is the most productive and frequently co-cited journal. Interestingly, a high proportion of research appeared in top-tier (Q1) journals, often published by Elsevier. The most productive country in this field is the United States of America. Among the leading authors, Francois Hug was the most productive and influential author with 7 publications and 631 citations. The most common keywords were cycling (130), human (139), electromyography (113), adult (113), humans (109), bicycling (103), male (102), skeletal muscle (76), controlled study (62), muscle contraction (59), physiology (57), oxygen consumption (45), biomechanics (43).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This bibliometric analysis gives a systematic and comprehensive overview of electromyography analysis studies in cyclists from 1980 to 2024. USA, Francois Hug and Journal of electromyography and kinesiology being the most popular country, author and journal in this field respectively. Emerging muscle techniques for activation, strengthening and pain relief are the hotspots for future research in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 22-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145435662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The association between physical activity and assisted care use among Chinese older adults","authors":"Yueyue You ,&nbsp;Yujian Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.048","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.048","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>This study investigated the association between physical activity (PA) and informal assisted care use and the number of days of informal assisted care use in older Chinese adults.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were drawn from 4 waves (2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018) of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. In total, 2603 participants (≥60 years) at the baseline participated at least once in the follow-up examinations. PA was measured by a modified version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Informal assisted care use and the number of days of informal assisted care use was measured by a self-reported questionnaire. The generalized estimated equation logistic regression was used to model the associations between PA and informal assisted care use and the number of days of informal assisted care use.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>From baseline to wave 4, 46.4 %, 51.3 %, 52.6 % and 59.0 % of participants had insufficient PA (i.e. not meeting WHO recommendations for PA), and the percentage of participants who used informal assisted care was 15.3 %, 25.8 %, 31.5 % and 35.5 %, respectively. The results showed that participants who had insufficient PA had higher odds of informal assisted care use (OR: 1.60; 95 % CI: 1.28, 1.99) and more days of informal assisted care use (≥30 days: OR: 2.19; 95 % CI: 1.64, 2.93) than those who had sufficient PA.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Insufficient PA is associated with more informal assisted care use and more days of informal assisted care use. More studies are needed to understand the impact of physical activity on informal assisted care demands among older adults.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 10-16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145435660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trends in the use of Baduanjin for improving sleep quality: a visual analysis","authors":"Junpu Wu,&nbsp;Xinyan Chen,&nbsp;Yue Chen,&nbsp;Xiang Li,&nbsp;Huaichi Zhang,&nbsp;Yinan Fan,&nbsp;Xiangyu Ma,&nbsp;Xin Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This systematic review synthesizes evidence from Chinese and international studies on Baduanjin——a traditional mind-body practice——and its effects on sleep quality. Employing Citespace software, we mapped research trends, hotspots, and emerging trajectories within this literature. After screening thousands of records, 517 studies met the inclusion criteria for analysis. Publication output exhibits a dramatic upward trajectory, beginning with sparse activity before 2013, accelerating post-2013, spiking sharply after 2018, and peaking in 2023. China dominated as the primary research hub, driven by institutions specializing in traditional Chinese medicine which also formed robust collaborative networks. Key themes identified through keyword co-occurrence analysis include associations between Baduanjin, mental health, emotional states, combined interventions (e.g., with resistance training), and underlyling physiological mechanisms related to improved sleep. These findings offer crucial insights for researchers and funders guiding future investigations in this expanding field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 181-191"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From hands-on to family-on: Task-Shifting manual therapy techniques in post-stroke neuroplasticity - A retrospective comparative analysis of the Cogni-Famille protocol","authors":"Ibrahim Npochinto Moumeni PT, MSc, MSc, MSc, MSc, PhD, Osteopath DO ,&nbsp;Njikam Moumeni Abdel-Nasser ,&nbsp;Tchuidjio Ketchogué Bristher Horlister ,&nbsp;Michael Temgoua ,&nbsp;Yakouba Njankouo Mapoure","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Manual therapy techniques have demonstrated efficacy in post-stroke rehabilitation through neuroplastic mechanisms, yet accessibility remains limited by specialist availability. Family-centered task-shifting approaches may democratize manual therapy delivery while amplifying therapeutic intensity.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured family training in manual therapy techniques for post-stroke recovery through the innovative Cogni-Famille protocol, with primary outcome measured by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score changes and functional independence (Barthel Index).</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective comparative cohort study analyzing 13 post-stroke patients receiving family-delivered manual therapy training (25-h structured program, March 2024–June 2025) versus 13 historical controls receiving conventional therapy (December 2022–January 2024).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Significant improvements in MoCA scores (+5.8 ± 2.1 vs +2.1 ± 1.3 points, p &lt; 0.001, effect size 2.1), functional independence (85 % vs 46 %, p = 0.02), Zarit caregiver burden reduction (−18.3 ± 4.7 vs −6.2 ± 3.1, p &lt; 0.001), and Modified Ashworth Scale spasticity improvement (−2.1 ± 0.8 vs −0.7 ± 0.6, p &lt; 0.001). Task-shifting model achieved 94 % family certification rate with zero serious adverse events. Cost reduction of 68 % (742€ vs 2310€, p &lt; 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Structured family training in manual therapy techniques achieves superior outcomes through neuroplastic amplification via intensive, culturally-adapted delivery. This model offers scalable solutions for global stroke rehabilitation while maintaining safety and therapeutic effectiveness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 168-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145571438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Blood pressure responses after different interval configurations in aerobic exercise: a systematic review in adolescents and adults with type-1 diabetes","authors":"José Adevalton Feitosa Gomes ,&nbsp;Reginaldo Luiz do Nascimento ,&nbsp;Jorge Luiz de Brito Gomes","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Rationale</h3><div>Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) may present with hypertension. Aerobic exercise could induce post-exercise hypotension. However, the clinical and ambulatory blood pressure responses may vary depending on the exercise prescription.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To verify the acute and chronic effect on blood pressure after different aerobic exercise intervals in type-1 diabetics.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review following the PRISMA protocol in Pubmed, Scielo, and Medline databases. The <em>TESTEX</em> scale was used to assess the methodological study quality (n = 6). Participants (control group): 35 adolescents and 51 adults (their own control). Acutely: No statistical post-exercise hypotension was found among the studies with clinical analysis, except one for adults performing interval exercise. Additionally, descriptively, three studies shown reduced mean values (∼0.1–10 mmHg in systolic pressure) after 20 or 30 min for adults. A single ambulatory analysis with T1DM adolescents showed a variation of ∼1 mmHg in systolic and diastolic after 24h and the daytime: 118 ± 10 and 71 ± 7 and nighttime mean: 112 ± 11 and 64 ± 9 mmHg (P &gt; 0.05). Chronically: A single study with moderate intensity continuous aerobic training (60 % VO₂_max) reduced ∼5.8 mmHg in systolic and ∼3 mmHg in diastolic after 12 weeks in T1DM adolescents.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A single moderate-intensity continuous aerobic session does not promote statistical post-exercise hypotension in adolescents but interval exercise could reduce in males with T1DM adults. However, 12 weeks of continuous aerobic training may reduce SBP significantly for adolescents. Future research should compare blood pressure responses among interval, intermittent, and continuous aerobic exercises in different T1DM ages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 340-345"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Double-blind randomized control trial investigating immediate changes in pain processing measures in response to dry needling to the lumbar multifidus in an asymptomatic population","authors":"Logan Rodgers ,&nbsp;Jenny Bruck ,&nbsp;Erienne Blanchard ,&nbsp;Joel Bialosky","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.11.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Intro</h3><div>Dry needling (DN) is a conservative treatment for managing low back pain. Knowledge of the mechanisms by which DN modulates pain provides insight into matching this intervention to subgroups within the low back pain population with the potential to enhance outcomes. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is an assessment of somatosensory responses to noxious stimuli. Measuring QST pre- and post-intervention informs mechanisms through which DN modulates pain.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>An asymptomatic convenience sample was recruited. Pre and post-intervention QST measures established pain sensitivity profiles. Participants were randomized to DN or sham DN to the lumbar multifidus. Participant expectations for changes in pain sensitivity were assessed immediately before and after needling. Blinding was assessed immediately after participants received the needling intervention. Repeated measures ANOVAs assessed between group by time differences and correlation coefficients assessed for factors associated with significant QST change scores.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>34 participants completed the study. A significant main effect of time was observed for PPT at the low back (P = 0.04, 95 % CI: 0.60;-0.01), partial eta squared 0.12. Baseline conditioned pain modulation efficiency and post-needling expectation were significantly correlated to PPT change scores at r = 0.45 (p &lt; 0.01) and r = −0.39 (p = 0.02).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>A significant main effect was observed in response to DN and sham DN local to the intervention site. This finding suggests peripherally mediated shared mechanisms between DN and sham DN. Baseline pain modulatory efficiency and post-intervention expectations may be indicators of individuals who will experience a greater analgesic response to needling interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 356-364"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145618072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reliability of the modified Thomas test in those with low back pain","authors":"Kira Eimiller PT, DPT, EdD,&nbsp;Adam Licata PT, DPT,&nbsp;August Bilotta PT, DPT,&nbsp;Graham Meagher PT, DPT,&nbsp;Sarah Lahr PT, DPT","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.10.038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Low back pain (LBP) is a leading global health concern, contributing to disability and healthcare costs. The Modified Thomas Test (MTT) is a commonly clinical measure of hip flexor length, which may be associated with LBP. However, limited research has evaluated its reliability in populations with LBP, particularly with considerations for pelvic tilt control and examiner experience.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Given the high prevalence of LBP, reliable assessment tools such as the MTT are essential for evaluating contributing musculoskeletal factors. This study evaluated intra- and inter-rater reliability of the MTT in individuals with LBP, using standardized pelvic tilt control to improve measurement consistency.</div></div><div><h3>Design</h3><div>Cross sectional reliability study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Fifty-four participants (mean age 28.67 ± 12.45 years) with LBP (mean Modified Oswestry Disability Index [MODI] 21.2 %, SD 16.38, range 0–68 %) underwent MTT assessments. Measurements were taken bilaterally, resulting in 108 total observations. Two examiners each conducted two blinded trials per limb, ensuring neutral pelvic positioning via palpation. Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs) and Standard Errors of Measurement (SEMs) were calculated using SPSS.</div></div><div><h3>Results/findings</h3><div>Intra-rater reliability was good to excellent (ICC = 0.89; range: 0.858–0.906). Inter-rater reliability was strong (ICC = 0.86; range: 0.819–0.890). Participants reported low to moderate disability levels (MODI = 21 % ± 16.38; Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire [RMDQ] = 5 % ± 5.67).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The MTT demonstrated good-to-excellent intra- and inter-rater reliability in individuals with LBP when pelvic tilt was standardized. These results support its use as a reliable method for assessing hip flexor length in individuals with LBP, though further research is needed to confirm reliability in populations with higher pain and disability levels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 134-138"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145521014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond spinal stabilization: Engaging the functional core: The potential of non-invasive force sensor for clinical AWT measurement in adaptive LBP rehabilitation: A critical review","authors":"Jayanta Chakraborty,&nbsp;Sugato Ghosh","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and purpose</h3><div>LBP remains a pain point for millions worldwide. The interplay between the opoid crisis and LBP underscores the urgent need for effective, non-pharmacological solutions. Current approaches lack precision, particularly due to the limited understanding of core muscle function and the complex anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological factors involved. This study aims to explore the potential of Non-invasive force sensing (NIFS) technologies to quantify abdominal wall tension (AWT), intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), and anterolateral abdominal wall (ALAW) activation, collectively forming the ‘AWT-IAP-ALAW’ triad. By investigating the interactions within this triad, the study hypothesizes that NIFS can provide novel insights for non-pharmacological LBP rehabilitation. The objectives include evaluating NIFS's feasibility for real-time core assessment and proposing a sensor-based LBP management paradigm.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A comprehensive critical analysis of the existing literature was performed to explore the role of ALAW in core function and evaluate the feasibility of force-sensing technology in LBP rehabilitation. Emphasis was placed on methodological soundness, dynamic measurement of AWT and IAP, and clinical integration of NIFS.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Findings suggest that the ‘AWT–IAP–ALAW’ triad represents a dynamic core unit essential for spinal stabilization. The application of NIFS provides real-time, quantitative data enabling precise diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and continuous monitoring in LBP management.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The integration of NIFS into LBP rehabilitation introduces a patient-centric, sensor-driven paradigm for assessing and enhancing core stability. Future research should prioritize standardization of measurement protocols and address existing technological limitations to fully realize the clinical potential of the innovative ‘AWT–IAP–ALAW’ triad framework.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 655-669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145924180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Osteopathic manipulative treatment, pain neuroscience education and clinical hypnosis as pain management interventions in chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled feasibility pilot trial","authors":"Guilherme Luis Santana Luchesi ,&nbsp;Anne Kastelianne França da Silva ,&nbsp;Thais Cristina Chaves ,&nbsp;Fabrício José Jassi","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Interventions for chronic low back pain (CLBP), such as pain neuroscience education (PNE), clinical hypnosis (CH), and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), encounter barriers due to their subjective nature, which hinders their implementation in clinical practice.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To evaluate the implementation effectiveness of association of PNE, CH and OMT on pain and disability in low back pain patients compared to PNE, CH, and sham therapy.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>37 patients were randomized into two groups: G1 - PNE and CH associated with OMT (n = 19); and G2 – PNE and CH but associated with a simulated therapy (n = 18). All groups underwent four 50-min sessions (7-day intervals). Primary outcomes were pain intensity and disability. All patients were evaluated before treatment, after the last session and 4 weeks from the end of the procedures (follow-up). Linear mixed models with repeated-measures analysis and random effect models were used to assess between-group differences.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A significant reduction in pain was observed at both time points and in both groups. The intra-group pain improvement effect was Very Large in both groups (OMT <em>d =</em> 4.80; SHAM <em>d =</em>2.18). However, the OMT group maintained significantly lower pain values at follow-up (p = 0.001). Furthermore, only the OMT group showed a Very Large perception of improvement (<em>d=</em> 1.67) at both points (p = 0.005). Regarding disability, both groups improved (Very large for OMT, <em>d =</em> 1.89), but a significantly higher number of OMT group reported minimal disability after treatment (p = 0.009).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The protocol effectively improved pain, perception of improvement, and disability in patients treated with OMT, PNE, and CH, with PNE and CH also reducing pain and enhancing subjective perceptions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 632-640"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145883792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the association between the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score-patellofemoral subscale and lower extremity kinematics and strength in individuals with patellofemoral pain","authors":"Oluwatosin Gbotosho ,&nbsp;Sungwan Kim ,&nbsp;L. Colby Mangum ,&nbsp;David M. Bazett-Jones ,&nbsp;Michelle C. Boling ,&nbsp;Michael D. Toland ,&nbsp;Lindsay J. DiStefano ,&nbsp;Neal R. Glaviano","doi":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.12.014","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>To assess the association between Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Patellofemoral subscale (KOOS-PF) and two-dimensional single-leg squat kinematics and lower extremity isometric strength in individuals with patellofemoral pain.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Seventy-five individuals with patellofemoral pain completed this cross-sectional laboratory study. Participants completed the KOOS-PF. Lateral trunk motion, pelvic drop, hip frontal plane projection angle, and knee frontal plane projection angle were assessed during a single leg squat using two-dimensional motion analysis. Peak isometric hip abduction, hip extension, and knee extension strength were evaluated using a hand-held dynamometer. Pearson correlations were used to estimate the association of the KOOS-PF with 2D SLS kinematics and lower extremity isometric strength. Separate linear regressions were also conducted, controlling for sex, age, and BMI to assess the relationship between variables. Significance was set at P &lt; .05 for all statistical tests.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>75 participants (51 females; 24 males, age: 24 ± 5 years, height: 167.9 ± 10.0 cm, mass: 73.7 ± 18.2 kg) were enrolled and data from all participants were included in the analyses. No significant linear associations were observed between the KOOS-PF and measures of two-dimensional squatting kinematics (−.07≤r ≤ .01; <em>P</em> &gt; .05) or between the KOOS-PF and lower extremity isometric strength (−.04≤r ≤ .04; <em>P</em> &gt; .05) in individuals with patellofemoral pain.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The KOOS-PF was not linearly associated with frontal plane squatting kinematics or lower extremity isometric strength in individuals with patellofemoral pain. The lack of significant linear associations suggests that clinicians should evaluate and consider self-reported, kinematics, and strength measurements when assessing individuals with patellofemoral pain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51431,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF BODYWORK AND MOVEMENT THERAPIES","volume":"46 ","pages":"Pages 490-497"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145789814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}