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To determine whether individuals with patellofemoral pain who respond favorably to patellar bracing experience reduced patellofemoral joint stress during stair climbing.

July 1, 2004Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine

Effect of Bracing on Patellofemoral Joint Stress While Ascending and Descending Stairs

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CPChristopher M. PowersHigh Point University SWSamuel R. WardUniversity of California, San Diego YCYu-Jen ChenFu Jen Catholic University

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Repeated-measures study reveals patellar bracing relieves pain without reducing joint stress in patellofemoral pain, suggesting benefits stem from improved muscle utilization.

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To determine whether individuals with patellofemoral pain who respond favorably to patellar bracing experience reduced patellofemoral joint stress during stair climbing.
Repeated-measures, cross-sectional evaluation of 15 subjects diagnosed with patellofemoral pain.
Assessed patellofemoral joint contact area via magnetic resonance imaging and gait biomechanics during stair ascent and descent under braced and unbraced conditions.
Quantified patellofemoral joint stress by integrating imaging and kinematic data into a biomechanical model.
Participants reported a 56% average reduction in pain while wearing the patellar brace.
Patellar bracing did not reduce peak patellofemoral joint stress during stair ascent or descent.
Increases in patellofemoral contact area were accompanied by increased knee extensor muscle moments and joint reaction forces.

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Powers et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a90d2ed7f3c4900d870f4e6 https://doi.org/10.1097/00042752-200407000-00003

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Repeated-measures study reveals patellar bracing relieves pain without reducing joint stress in patellofemoral pain, suggesting benefits stem from improved muscle utilization.

Effect of Bracing on Patellofemoral Joint Stress While Ascending and Descending Stairs

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Effect of Bracing on Patellofemoral Joint Stress While Ascending and Descending Stairs

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