The biomechanics of patellofemoral pain syndrome in distance runners
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common injury in runners. This thesis investigates the theory that prolonged eversion at the rear-foot causes prolonged tibial internal rotation and excessive femoral internal rotation, and predisposes female, distance runners to PFPS. Since eversion o...
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Format: | Thesis |
Language: | English |
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2011
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