Optimisation of a bicycle chainring to aid in rehabilitation of athletes suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
Optimisation of a bicycle chainring to aid in rehabilitation of athletes suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a frequently occurring problem whose causation is multifactorial. Supposed triggers include mal-tracking patella due to an imbalance in the muscles of the quadriceps. There are numerous treatments for the pain; for example, strengthening of the quadriceps shows good clinical results. In this study, the geometry of a bicycle chainring has been optimised to increase the recruitment of Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO). The intention is to strengthen VMO as part of a rehabilitation program to relieve the pain associated with PFPS.
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Phillips, C.W.G.
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Forrester, A.I.J.
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Purdue, A.I.
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Stokes, M.J.
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June 2010
Phillips, C.W.G.
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Forrester, A.I.J.
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Purdue, A.I.
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Stokes, M.J.
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Phillips, C.W.G., Forrester, A.I.J., Purdue, A.I. and Stokes, M.J.
(2010)
Optimisation of a bicycle chainring to aid in rehabilitation of athletes suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).
Procedia Engineering, 2 (2), .
(doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2010.04.125).
Abstract
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a frequently occurring problem whose causation is multifactorial. Supposed triggers include mal-tracking patella due to an imbalance in the muscles of the quadriceps. There are numerous treatments for the pain; for example, strengthening of the quadriceps shows good clinical results. In this study, the geometry of a bicycle chainring has been optimised to increase the recruitment of Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO). The intention is to strengthen VMO as part of a rehabilitation program to relieve the pain associated with PFPS.
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