Vibroarthrographic analysis of patellofemoral joint arthrokinematics during squats with increasing external loads

Autor: Ewelina Ołowiana, Noelle Selkow, Kevin Laudner, Daniel Puciato, Dawid Bączkowicz
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2052-1847
DOI: 10.1186/s13102-020-00201-z
Popis: Abstract Background The patellofemoral joint (PFJ) provides extremely low kinetic friction, which results in optimal arthrokinematic motion quality. Previous research showed that these friction-reducing properties may be diminished due to the increase in articular contact forces. However, this phenomenon has not been analyzed in vivo during functional daily-living activities. The aim of this study was the vibroarthrographic assessment of changes in PFJ arthrokinematics during squats with variated loads. Methods 114 knees from 57 asymptomatic subjects (23 females and 34 males) whose ages ranged from 19 to 26 years were enrolled in this study. Participants were asked to perform 3 trials: 4 repetitions of bodyweight squats (L0), 4 repetitions of 10 kg barbell back loaded squats (L10), 4 repetitions of 20 kg barbell back loaded squats (L20). During the unloaded and loaded (L10, L20) squats, vibroarthrographic signals were collected using an accelerometer placed on the patella and were described by the following parameters: variation of mean square (VMS), mean range (R4), and power spectral density for frequency of 50–250 Hz (P1) and 250–450 Hz (P2). Results Obtained results showed that the lowest values were noted in the unloaded condition and that the increased applied loads had a significant concomitant increase in all the aforementioned parameters bilaterally (p
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