Successful treatment of patellofemoral dysfunction in a dancer.
This case study presents results of the treatment of patellofemoral dysfunction in a dancer. The patient, a 29-year-old female, came to the authors' clinic with patellofemoral pain. Isokinetic objective data was used to determine strength deficits. From the objective data, isokinetic protocols were adjusted specifically to reach the goal of 80% peak torque to body weight at 60 degrees /sec and 70% or lower for total work flexion/extension ratio at 180 degrees /sec. Once these goals were met, the patient was asymptomatic and able to return to normal dance activities. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1989;10(7):270-273.
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