Assessment of patellofemoral pain syndrome in women - doi:10.5020/18061230.2011.p5

Authors

  • Altair Argentino Pereira Júnior Centro Universitário de Brusque - UNIFEBE
  • Walter Celso de Lima Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina - UDESC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5020/2044

Keywords:

Síndrome da Dor Patelofemoral, Mulheres, Articulação do Joelho.

Abstract

Objective: To assess women diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods: A descriptive study held with 40 women aged between 18 to 40 years, with defined medical diagnosis of PFPS. We conducted the verification of knee function using the Lysholm scale; kinetic- functional and radiologic assessment; determination of body mass index (BMI) and investigation of physical activity level by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Results: There was a predominance of genu valgum, internal femoral rotation and high lateral patella. The level of physical activity was less than 150 minutes in 21 (52.5%)of the sample. Overweight was found in 16 (40%)and knee function classified as unsatisfactory in 31 (77.5%)of the participants. Conclusion: The study participants had similar kineticfunction alterations and presence of overweight. The PFPS commits the knee function, hindering the activities of daily living and sports

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Published

2012-01-19

How to Cite

Pereira Júnior, A. A., & Lima, W. C. de. (2012). Assessment of patellofemoral pain syndrome in women - doi:10.5020/18061230.2011.p5. Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, 24(1), 5–9. https://doi.org/10.5020/2044

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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