Ahmed M. El Melhat , Ayman El Khatib , Shimaa Abdelalim Essa , Ahmed F. Elhalawaty , Ahmed S. Abd El Wahed , Moustafa R. Zebdawi , Ghada M. Koura , Samah Saad Zahran
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Exploring the association of selected lower limb biomechanical variables on exacerbating pain, disability, and postural balance in female athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Objectives
This study aimed to investigate the associations of selected lower limb biomechanical variables with pain severity, disability, and postural balance in female athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS).
Design
Cross-sectional study.
Setting
Biomechanics Laboratory.
Participants
165 female athletes were assigned to the PFPS group and 160 as a healthy controls group.
Main outcome measures
Dynamic knee valgus (DKV) was measured via the Kinovea software program, tibial torsion was measured via a universal goniometer, and the navicular height was measured via a height caliper tool. Postural balance under dynamic stress was quantified via the Biodex Balance System, Pain severity via the numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), and disability via the anterior knee pain scale (AKPS).
Results
DKV and tibial torsion showed significant differences between groups. DKV positively correlated with pain (r = 0.451) and postural balance (r = 0.244, 0.341, and 0.351 for balance scores), and negatively with disability (r = −0.432). Tibial torsion negatively correlated with disability (r = −0.339). Navicular height had no significant correlation with the measured variables.
Conclusions
Lower limb biomechanics, especially DKV and tibial torsion, should be prioritized in performance screening for female athletes. This study highlights the importance of addressing biomechanical correction strategies into rehabilitation programs for female athletes with PFPS.
期刊介绍:
Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development. Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science.
The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences. Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.