Gluteal Considerations for Patellofemoral Pain
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The assessment of the influence of the gluteal muscles in patellofemoral pain is not performed in isolation. Patellofemoral pain should be assessed holistically considering various factors such as local factors around the knee, whole limb assessment and psychosocial factors.
Why Do We Need to Consider Each Muscle?[edit | edit source]
Patella malalignment is influenced not only by the patella, but also by the femur and trochlear. The position of the femur and trochlear is greatly influenced by the gluteal muscles, hence the need to consider and assess the gluteal muscles in the assessment of patellofemoral pain. A thorough assessment of gluteal function will allow the clinician to identify the plane in which a dysfunction exists, and thereby allow for specific rehabilitation prescription.
This diagram illustrates contralateral hip drop, in the frontal plane, in single leg stance:
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