Knee
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What type of strength training helps best against Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)?
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition. The condition is accompanied by pain and a decrease in physical functioning. Strength training of the hip and knee muscles have a better effect in reducing pain and improving function compared to strength training of the knee muscles alone, in people with PFPS. We recommend to use strength training programs that include the hip and knee musculature. Do you want to learn more about patellofemoral pain syndrome? Make sure to read this article to know what PFPS is about! What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? In this paragraph, we are going to explain a few things about what Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is.…
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What is an anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction?
In the latest ACL-reconstructions, the anterolateral ligament (ALL) is used a lot! To help understand an ALL reconstruction we wrote this blog. Anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction is, as the names says it, a reconstruction of your ALL. The ALL is a ligament located at the lateral side of the knee, between the femur and the tibia. The reconstruction helps in the stability of the knee. Do you want to know everything about the ALL reconstruction in combination with ACL reconstruction and what the ALL does? Take some time to read this blog about everything including the ALL. What is the anterolateral ligament (ALL)? At first, there are several descriptions of…
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The effect of training with an external focus in ACL rehabilitation
Currently, there is not a single exercise program that is ‘the best’ for ACL rehabilitation. Even though there has been a lot of research done about the rehabilitation of ACL patients, we decided to research the effects of training with an external focus in ACL rehabilitation. There is evidence that training with an external focus, compared to an internal focus, may have a positive influence on risk factors for reducing the risk of recurrence of an ACL injury But what were the effects of external focus on ACL rehabilitation and what type of external focus was used? We will discuss everything of our literature research to inform you about the…