title: Effect of leg press training on patellar realignment in patients with patellofemoral pain.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of leg press and leg press with hip adduction exercise training on patellar alignment and pain in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP). [Subjects and Methods] Seventeen patients participated in this study. Eight weeks of leg press or leg press with hip adduction training, including progressive lower-limb weight-training and stretching, was given. Patellar alignment (tilt and displacement) and pain measurements were conducted before and after leg press or leg press with hip adduction training. Patellar tilt angle and the bisect offset index were measured on axial computed tomography scans of the fully extended knee position with the quadriceps relaxed and contracted. Pain was assessed by using a 10-cm visual analog scale. [Results] No differences were found in patellar tilt and displacement with the quadriceps either relaxed or contracted after leg press and leg press with hip adduction. However, significant pain reduction was evident in both leg press and leg press with hip adduction. [Conclusion] The results indicated that patellar realignment does not appear to mediate pain alleviation. Furthermore, hip adduction in addition to leg press training had no additive beneficial effect on patellar realignment or pain reduction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Chinese Culture University, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Hsien-Te
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Peng
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Promotion and Gerontological Care, Taipei College of Maritime Technology, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Chen-Yi
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Song
keywords: Anterior knee pain; PFP; Patella
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