Jilan Adel

[ 1 ] - Temporal Activation of Core Muscles and Vasti in Isolated Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis during Stair-Stepping: A Case-Control Study

Background. Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PF OA) is a leading cause of significant pain and disability of the knee joint. Stair climbing dysfunction is commonly reported in this cohort. Objectives. To compare the temporal muscle activation between females with PF OA and healthy controls during stair ascent and decide whether there is a link between altered core activity and Patellofemoral oste...