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Physical performance measurement in persons with patellofemoral osteoarthritis:\linebreak A pilot study
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Physical performance measurement in persons with patellofemoral osteoarthritis:\linebreak A pilot study

Lisa T. Hoglund, Margery A. Lockard, Mary F. Barbe, Howard J. Hillstrom, Jinsup Song, William R. Reinus and Ann E. Barr-Gillespie
Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, v 28(2), pp 435-442
2015
PMID: 25096320

Abstract

knee pain measurement patellofemoral physical performance Osteoarthritis
<p>BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA) is associated with pain and decreased self-reported function. The impact of PFOA on actual physical performance is currently unknown.</p><p>OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of PFOA on physical performance and pain.</p><p>METHODS: Eight participants aged 40-65 years with bilateral, symptomatic, radiographic PFOA and 7 age-and gender-matched pain-free control participants without radiographic PFOA were studied. Physical performance was measured with the Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG) and 50-foot Fast-Paced-Walk (FPW) tests. Dependent variables included time to complete the TUG and FPW; pretest-posttest change in pain intensity (TUG and FPW); and self-reports of perceived knee pain, stiffness, and physical function. Data were analyzed with nonparametric statistics.</p><p>RESULTS: The PFOA group TUG time was longer than the control group (p = 0.01). No difference between groups was found for FPW time. Pretest-posttest pain increased for the TUG and FPW in PFOA participants (p < 0.05). The PFOA group reported greater knee pain, stiffness, and less physical function than controls (previous 48 hours) (p < 0.01).</p><p>CONCLUSIONS: Symptomatic, radiographic PFOA is associated with increased pain during the TUG and FPW tests and longer time required to complete the TUG. The TUG may be a more sensitive test of physical performance in PFOA.</p>

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