Journal of Paramedical Sciences & Rehabilitation

Journal of Paramedical Sciences & Rehabilitation

Examine Biomechanics of the Lower Extremities in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A ‎Narrative Review of Articles 2020-2010‎

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
M.J Ashraf 1
M Sahebozamani 2
A.H Daneshjoo 3
1 Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
2 Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Science, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
3 Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
10.22038/jpsr.2022.57136.2243
Abstract
Purpose:
Disorders in the lower extremities biomechanics and kinematics are one of the causes of patellofemoral pain syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the lower extremities biomechanics of the in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a narrative review of the articles 2020-2010.
Methods:
This article is a narrative review with a comprehensive systematic electronic search in databases (Google Scholar, Magiran PubMed, Springer, Taylor & Francis, ISC) related articles from 2010 to 2020. Search keywords included: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome "& Lower Extremity Biomechanics ".
Results:
After reviewing 293 articles, 36 articles were found based on the relevant inclusion criteria in the field of lower limb biomechanics. After reviewing the quality of this articles, 15 articles that examined the lower extremities biomechanics in patients with patellofemoral pain were selected and their role was evaluated in patients with patellofemoral pain.
Conclusion:
The lower extremities biomechanics in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome are impaired and the exercises performed on these individuals should cause changes in the lower extremities biomechanics of the alignment of the joints.
Keywords
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Biomechanics of Lower Limb
Kinematics of Movement
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Journal of Paramedical Sciences & Rehabilitation
Volume 11, Issue 3
Autumn 2022
Pages 125-136