Eccentric Hip Muscle Function in Females With and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Rodrigo de Marche Baldon, Theresa Helissa Nakagawa, Thiago Batista Muniz, César Ferreira Amorim, Carlos Dias Maciel, Fábio Viadanna Serrão

Journal of Athletic Training · 2009 · 142 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Participants with PFPS demonstrated lower eccentric hip abduction and adduction peak torque and higher eccentric adduction to abduction torque ratios when compared with control participants. Thus, clinicians should consider eccentric hip abduction strengthening exercises when developing rehabilitation programs for females with PFPS.

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