The influence of isometric exercises of the quadriceps muscle on young female patients with anterior knee pain

摘要: Introduction: Anterior knee pain is a disease associated with abnormalities in the patellofemoral joint. It common reason for seeking advice from an orthopaedist. This problem characterised by chronic anterior part of one or both knees. issue often affects women, especially at young age. The effect this ailment deterioration quality life. dysfunction significantly reduces abilities, and prevents performance daily activities. Pain usually occurs during physical activity, but may also be accompanied prolonged immobilisation In defining type instability, orthopaedists use magnetic resonance imaging, arthroscopy, ultrasonography, X-ray examination. A relatively effective method treatment joint through isometric exercises quadriceps. They increase strength quadriceps femoris muscle reduce instability Aim research: To evaluate effectiveness on female patients pain. Material methods: study involved 30 women aged 13–44 years (mean age: 26.8 years), who had been diagnosed front knee. Results conclusions: Isometric are reducing have beneficial influence improving including performing basic activities living. Student’s t distribution showed, that Kruskal-Wallis test confirmed significant reduction