The Influence of Altered Lower-Extremity Kinematics on Patellofemoral Joint Dysfunction: A Theoretical Perspective

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 33, Issue 11, 2003, Pages 639-646

  Powers, Christopher M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Knee; Pain; Patella; Patellofemoral

Indexed keywords

ANKLE; ARTHRALGIA; BIOMECHANICS; BRACE; FEMUR; FOOT; HIP; HUMAN; JOINT MOBILITY; JOINT STABILITY; KINEMATICS; KNEE; KNEE PAIN; LEG; MUSCLE STRENGTH; PATELLOFEMORAL JOINT; PELVIS; REVIEW; TIBIA; VASTUS MEDIALIS MUSCLE;

EID: 0942276989     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2003.33.11.639     Document Type: Review

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