title: Hip functions influence on knee dysfunction: a proximal link to a distal problem.
abstract: The purpose of this commentary is to describe the multifactorial relationships between hip-joint strength, range of motion, kinetics/kinematics, and various knee pathologies, specifically as they relate across an individual's life span. Understanding the interdependence between the hip and knee joints in respect to functional activity is a necessary and relevant aspect for clinicians to investigate to ameliorate various pathological presentations at the knee that might have a proximal relationship.
authors.affiliation: Physical Therapy Dept, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0043, USA.
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Reiman
authors.forename: Lori A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Bolgla
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lorenz