PT Inquest Episode 67: Hip Strength Greater with PFP

There is a belief out there that weak hips may cause patellofemoral pain, but this article found the opposite. How can we make any sense out of all the ambiguity? If only we had a Masters in Biomechanics. Luckily special guest Greg Lehman does! For more info on Greg including his teaching schedule, visit his website!

Hip Strength Is Greater in Athletes Who Subsequently Develop Patellofemoral Pain.
Herbst KA, Barber Foss KD, Fader L, Hewett TE, Witvrouw E, Stanfield D, Myer GD.
Am J Sports Med. 2015 Sep 1. pii: 0363546515599628. [Epub ahead of print]

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Music for Episode 67:
“The Science of Selling Yourself Short” by Less Than Jake
Used by Permission

Photo credit: “Smoking Knee – JK” by MR photography. via Flickr.

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