作者: Michael J. Callaghan , Matthew J. Parkes , David T. Felson
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摘要: Study Design Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Background The use external supports has been questioned because they may lead to weakness in the surrounding muscles. To our knowledge, there is no investigation into effect knee or braces on quadriceps muscle strength and inhibition individuals with patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (OA). Objectives investigate effects flexible support maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) arthrogenous (AMI) patients PFJ OA. Methods study included 108 participants who had at least 3 months pain Kellgren-Lawrence score 2 for were group that wore (brace) did not wear (no brace) 6-week trial, followed by an open-label which all brace total 12 weeks. Quadriceps MVC, mea...