Title |
Patellofemoral pain in athletes: clinical perspectives
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Published in |
Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, October 2017
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DOI | 10.2147/oajsm.s127359 |
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Authors |
Farzin Halabchi, Maryam Abolhasani, Maryam Mirshahi, Zahra Alizadeh |
Abstract |
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a very common problem in athletes who participate in jumping, cutting and pivoting sports. Several risk factors may play a part in the pathogenesis of PFP. Overuse, trauma and intrinsic risk factors are particularly important among athletes. Physical examination has a key role in PFP diagnosis. Furthermore, common risk factors should be investigated, such as hip muscle dysfunction, poor core muscle endurance, muscular tightness, excessive foot pronation and patellar malalignment. Imaging is seldom needed in special cases. Many possible interventions are recommended for PFP management. Due to the multifactorial nature of PFP, the clinical approach should be individualized, and the contribution of different factors should be considered and managed accordingly. In most cases, activity modification and rehabilitation should be tried before any surgical interventions. |
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Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 2 | 25% |
Indonesia | 1 | 13% |
Pakistan | 1 | 13% |
Finland | 1 | 13% |
Germany | 1 | 13% |
Australia | 1 | 13% |
Unknown | 1 | 13% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 6 | 75% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 25% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 215 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Bachelor | 45 | 21% |
Student > Master | 29 | 13% |
Other | 13 | 6% |
Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 6% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 5% |
Other | 16 | 7% |
Unknown | 89 | 41% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 41 | 19% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 36 | 17% |
Sports and Recreations | 27 | 13% |
Engineering | 3 | 1% |
Unspecified | 3 | 1% |
Other | 10 | 5% |
Unknown | 95 | 44% |