Published results showed medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction combined with thin flap trochleoplasty may yield low rates of redislocation and reoperation for patients with high-grade ...

The undersurface of the patella was evaluated using the Outerbridge Rating System [8] and the location of wear (medial or lateral facet or central ridge) was recorded. The Outerbridge Rating ...

Here’s what researchers found, plus how to ramp up your own exercise routine to get the perks. The study, which was published in the journal Circulation, analyzed data from two U.S. cohorts of ...

Interventions covered in current high-quality systematic reviews include multimodal interventions, exercise, biofeedback, patellar taping, patellar bracing, foot orthoses and other adjunctive ...

Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a prevalent condition commencing at various points throughout life. We aimed to provide an evidence synthesis concerning predictive variables for PFP, to aid ...

Research indicates that weakness in your quadriceps muscle, specifically an area of the quad called the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), may lead to patellar misalignment and PFPS. Working to ...

Summers also sends patients a small stationary bicycle specifically used for knee replacement therapy. Often, insurance will cover this device. “It a good way for [patients] to do more exercise in the ...

With your knee pointed toward the ceiling, slowly straighten your knee until you feel a stretch along the back of your thigh. Switch legs and repeat. Lie on your back. Hold one end of the towel in ...

If it hurts, it hurts. I’ll try and strap my knee up. Because if I know I’m going harder in like gym classes, I’ll strap my knees up before I go. And then when I get too much pain, I’ll stop the ...