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Objective: Chondromalacia patella, one of the most common musculoskeletal problems encountered in clinical practice. The isometric test using the isokinetic dynamometer can be used for a valid assessment and follow-up of knee strength during the rehabilitation of chondromalacia patella. Our study investigates the effectiveness of the isokinetic dynamometer as a monitoring tool for individuals with chondromalacia patella. Methods: Twenty-eight patients with chondromalacia patella (mean age 39 +/- 10.84 years, mean symptom duration 11.75 +/- 7.38 months) were included in the study. All patients had physical therapy and rehabilitation program that was applied for 15 sessions, 5 days a week during 3 weeks. Knee flexion and extension strengths were measured at 60 degrees/second and 180 degrees/second (5 sets) angular velocity with an isokinetic dynamometer system before and after physical therapy and rehabilitation program. Visual analog scale (VAS)-pain value was used for clinical assessment. Modifies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) staging system was used in the staging of chondromalacia patella. The relationship between VAS pain value and isokinetic dynamometer parameters was analyzed, as well as correlation in radiological MRI staging, treatment effectiveness, symptom duration. A value of p |
