SUMMARY Background. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common muscu- loskeletal problems, especially in young females. Dynamic standing balance impairment is a risk factor for PFPS. Objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between functional and laboratory dynamic standing balance assessment in women with PFPS to determine the role of … Continued
SUMMARY Objective. The purpose of this study was to compare the plantar surface area, maximum peak pressure, mean pressure and stabilometry variables between men and women before and after performing the deadlift exercise with shoes vs barefoot. Methods. Thirty healthy participants were selected and separated into two groups: men (n = 15) and women (n … Continued
SUMMARY Background. Knee ligaments are not only recognized as mechanical stabilizers, but also as sensorimotor components contributing to the proprioceptive feedback mechanisms and neuromuscular stabilization of knee joint. The study investigated the influence of isolated and bicruciate ligament injury of cruciate ligaments on postural stability in male individuals prior to reconstruction surgery. Materials and methods. … Continued
Purpose. The study investigated the influence of duration of neck pain on postural control in individuals with mechanical neck pain. Methods. Seventy-two patients with mechanical neck pain were categorized into three groups (acute, subacute, and chronic) based on symptom duration. Postural sway was recorded in standing on a posturography platform. Centre of pressure (COP) measurements … Continued