3D kinematic knee variables in people with unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome: comparison of symptomatic and contralateral knees

Marvin Coleman; Louise Gizolme; Nicola Hagemeister; Christelle Nguyen; F. Rannou; Gilles Dietrich; Marie‐Martine Lefèvre‐Colau; Alexandra Rören

doi:10.1016/j.rehab.2026.102124

April 18, 2026Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineOpen Access

3D kinematic knee variables in people with unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome: comparison of symptomatic and contralateral knees

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The study aims to explore the differences in knee kinematics between symptomatic and asymptomatic knees in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
3D kinematic analysis of unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome knees
Comparison of symptomatic and contralateral asymptomatic knees
Assessment of knee valgus and flexion range during gait
No significant difference in mean knee valgus increase between symptomatic and asymptomatic knees
No significant difference in flexion range of motion between symptomatic and asymptomatic knees
Motor control deficiencies may be correlated with patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Research shows kinematic differences in symptomatic versus asymptomatic knees in patellofemoral pain syndrome, suggesting motor control deficiencies.

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• Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) involves biomechanical lower-limb impairments. • Gait loading may affect the kinematics of PFPS symptomatic and asymptomatic knees. • Symptomatic and asymptomatic PFPS knees did not differ in mean knee valgus increase. • Symptomatic and asymptomatic PFPS knees did not differ in flexion range of motion. • PFPS may be associated with motor control deficiency.

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Coleman et al. (2026) studied this question.

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