A 6-week hip muscle strengthening and lumbopelvic-hip core stabilization program to improve pain, function, and quality of life in persons with patellofemoral osteoarthritis: a feasibility pilot study

Abstract Background Patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent in middle-aged and older adults. Despite this, there are minimal studies which have examined conservative interventions for PFJ OA. Weakness of proximal lower extremity muscles is associated with PFJ OA. It is unknown if...

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Main Authors: Lisa T. Hoglund, Laura Pontiggia, John D. Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0262-z