Iliotibial Band Tightness and Medial Patellar Glide in Patients with Patellofemoral Dysfunction

摘要: This paper investigates the relationship between iliotibial band tightness and medial glide of patella in patients with patellofemoral dysfunction. Stretching has been advocated literature to treat dysfunction, but there is little written about mechanism its influence on patella. Anatomy biomechanics are reviewed, emphasis lateral retinaculum knee attachment A study presented which 17 dysfunction were evaluated. All tracking flexion extension. Medial was tested manually, Ober's Test performed test flexibility band. Twelve exhibited a tight hypomobility Three demonstrated normal mobility result Test. Two had hypomobile patellae demonstrates strong decreased