Anterior knee pain syndrome: role of the vastus medialis oblique

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Schmerzsyndrom im Bereich des vorderen Kniegelenkes: die Rolle des schraegen Vastus medialis
Autor:Westfall, Diane C.; Worrell, Teddy W.
Erschienen in:Journal of sport rehabilitation
Veröffentlicht:1 (1992), 4, S. 317-325, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:1056-6716, 1543-3072
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199405063019
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Anterior knee pain syndrome (AKPS) represents a significant problem for patients and sports medicine clinicians. Many predisposing factors have been associated with AKPS. Considerable attention has been given to quadriceps strengthening. Specifically the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) muscle is targeted for selective strengthening. Because of the VMOs oblique attachment to the patella, researchers report that proper dynamic alignment of the patella is dependent on VMO control. Given the lack of scientific information and agreement concerning the rehabilitation of patients with AKPS, the clinician and patient often become frustrated with the lack of progress during rehabilitation. Therefore the purpose of this paper is to clarify the current literature concerning the role of the VMO. Verf.-Referat