Abstract
Given that clinical practice modification is based on outcome studies, the ability to evaluate and quantify the effects of treatment in anterior knee pain (AKP) patients is vital. Due to the limitations of the current methods like the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and functional scores such as the Kujala score and IKDC, new technologies are needed to measure the benefits of AKP treatment and to compare different methods of treatment. The final objective should be measurement during dynamic activities that cause or aggravate the symptoms. This objective might be achievable by means of kinetic and kinematic analysis given that both are useful in the objective measurement of lower limb function.
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Motion analysis. Interpretation of computerized data that documents an individual’s lower and upper extremities, pelvis, trunk, and head motion during ambulation.
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Passive markers. Joint and segment markers used during motion analysis that reflect visible or infrared light in contrast with active markers that emit a signal.
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The forces are measured in N and they have been normalized for subject weight; therefore, it is a dimensionless magnitude.
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The moment is measured in N·m, it has been normalized for subject weight and knee height; therefore, it is a dimensionless value.
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Coronal plane. The plane that divides the body or body segment into anterior and posterior parts.
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Sagittal plane. The plane that divides the body or body segment into the right and left parts.
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External moment. The load applied to the human body due to ground reaction forces, gravity and external forces.
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Internal joint moment. The net result of all the internal forces acting about the joint which include moments due to the muscles, ligaments, joint friction and structural constraints.
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Stance phase. Period of time when the foot is in contact with the first step.
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Shock absorption. The progressive damping of an applied force. Damping is a complex, generally nonlinear, phenomenon that exists whenever energy is dissipated.
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Sanchis-Alfonso, V., Baydal-Bertomeu, J.M. (2023). Kinetic and Kinematic Analysis in Evaluating Anterior Knee Pain Patients. In: Sanchis-Alfonso, V. (eds) Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09767-6_52
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