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Open AccessNational population-based reference data for the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS)
Interpretation of patient-reported outcome scores such as the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) can be improved with use of reference values. The aim of the study was to establish populati...
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Open AccessMedical imaging for plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Medical imaging can be used to assist with the diagnosis of plantar heel pain. The aim of this study was to synthesise medical imaging features associated with plantar heel pain.
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Open AccessAssociations between number of pain sites and sleep, sports participation, and quality of life: a cross-sectional survey of 1021 youth from the Midwestern United States
Musculoskeletal pain in youth is common but little is known about the influence of the number of pain sites on pain characteristics. The objective of this study was to compare pain characteristics, quality of ...
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Open AccessExercise therapy, patient education, and patellar ta** in the treatment of adolescents with patellofemoral pain: a prospective pilot study with 6 months follow-up
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common knee condition among adolescents, with a prevalence of 6–7% resulting in reduced function and quality of life. Exercise therapy is recommended for treating PFP, but...
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Open AccessDynamic navicular motion measured using a stretch sensor is different between walking and running, and between over-ground and treadmill conditions
Non-invasive evaluation of in-shoe foot motion has traditionally been difficult. Recently a novel ‘stretch-sensor’ was proposed as an easy and reliable method to measure dynamic foot (navicular) motion. Furthe...
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Increased medial foot loading during drop jump in subjects with patellofemoral pain
To compare medial-to-lateral plantar forces during drop jump and single leg squat in individuals with and without patellofemoral pain.
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Open AccessReliability and concurrent validity of a novel method allowing for in-shoe measurement of navicular drop
Increased navicular drop is associated with increased risk of lower extremity overuse injuries and foot orthoses are often prescribed to reduce navicular drop. For laboratory studies, transparent shoes may be ...
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Open AccessHigh prevalence of daily and multi-site pain – a cross-sectional population-based study among 3000 Danish adolescents
Daily pain and multi-site pain are both associated with reduction in work ability and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among adults. However, no population-based studies have yet investigated the prevale...
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Open AccessCare-seeking behaviour of adolescents with knee pain: a population-based study among 504 adolescents
Knee pain is common during adolescence. Adolescents and their parents may think that knee pain is benign and self-limiting and therefore avoid seeking medical care. However, long-term prognosis of knee pain is...
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Open AccessThe gait pattern is not impaired in subjects with external snap** hip: a comparative cross-sectional study
Symptomatic external snap** hip is a painful condition, where pain in the trochantor region and limitations of daily activity dominate clinical findings. The aetiology of symptomatic external snap** hip is...
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Open AccessTotal knee replacement plus physical and medical therapy or treatment with physical and medical therapy alone: a randomised controlled trial in patients with knee osteoarthritis (the MEDIC-study)
There is a lack of high quality evidence concerning the efficacy of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). According to international evidence-based guidelines, treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) should include pa...
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Open AccessEarly intervention for adolescents with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial
Self-reported knee pain is highly prevalent among adolescents. As much as 50% of the non-specific knee pain may be attributed to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). In the short term, exercise therapy appears...
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Open AccessDetermination of normal values for navicular drop during walking: a new model correcting for foot length and gender
The navicular drop test is a measure to evaluate the function of the medial longitudinal arch, which is important for examination of patients with overuse injuries. Conflicting results have been found with reg...
