[en] Objectives: To explore the role of muscular strength and imbalance as predisposing factors in the development of anterior knee pain syndrome (AKPS). Methods: 96 male military recruits without history of knee pain volunteered for the study. Each volunteer underwent an isokinetic test prior to the start of a strenuous training program (approximately 8 to 12 hours/day for 6 weeks). The isokinetic test consisted of concentric contractions of the knee flexors and extensors at 60degrees/s and 240degrees/s. A detailed history and clinical examination of the patellofemoral joint was performed on each recruit. Independent sample t-tests were used to compare the isokinetic muscle parameters in recruits who developed AKPS during the training (pathological group) and in those who did not (control group). Binary logistic regression analysis was used to define the predictive outcome of anthropometrics and the isokinetic parameters for the development of AKPS. Results: 31 recruits developed AKPS. Absolute and bodyweight normalized peak extensor torque at 60degrees/s was significantly lower in the pathological group in comparison to the control group. Significant lower peak torque/BMI (Body Mass Index) were also indicated at both velocities. Recruits who developed AKPS had a shorter stature. No regression model could be set up to give any predictive value to the analyzed parameters. Conclusions: Recruits with shorter stature and lower quadriceps strength are more prone to develop AKPS during BMT. However, as the etiology of AKPS is multifactorial these parameters alone may not suffice to predict the occurrence of this pathology. On the other hand, the results of this study emphasize the importance of the reinforcement of quadriceps strength in the treatment and prevention of AKPS.
Disciplines :
Orthopedics, rehabilitation & sports medicine Laboratory medicine & medical technology
Author, co-author :
Van Tiggelen, Damien; Hospital Center of Base Queen Astrid, Brussels, Belgium > Médecine Physique et Réadaptation
Witvrouw, Erik; University of Ghent, Belgium > Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy
Coorevits, Pascal; University of Ghent, Belgium > Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy
Croisier, Jean-Louis ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de la motricité > Kinésithérapie générale et réadaptation
Roget, Philippe; Royal Military Academy > Medical Department
Language :
English
Title :
Analysis of isokinetic parameters in the development of anterior knee pain syndrome: A prospective study in a military setting
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