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Patellofemoral Pain: Current Concepts
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is common, especially in women who are physically active. The diagnosis can be challenging, as the etiology of PFP is complex and is unclear. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the current etiological understandings both microscopically and macroscopically and provide an overview for the evaluation and treatment. It is essential to approach each patient presenting...
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Patellofemoral pain is seen frequently in young and physically active people. The incidence in primary care for the young adult age is about 10 to 12 new cases per 1000 patients per year, while in sports medicine practice, its prevalence may well be around 25%1. The palette of complaints is varied, from mild short-term pain to long-term and load-dependent pain, leading to functional restriction...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0190-6011,1938-1344
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.0302