Comparison of muscle activation levels and knee valgus between individuals with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction and healthy individuals during fatiguing step down task

Since the significant results were only observed in the fatiguing section of the test, endurance tests may provide more information about neuromuscular control of the individuals with history of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction. Future studies should investigate whether endurance exercises that target to improve vastus medialis obliquus and gluteus medius activity result in better clinical outcomes than conventional programs for individuals with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research