Vastus lateralis strain associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A report of 2 cases

Adam J. LaBore, David J. Weiss

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Abstract

Muscle strains of the quadriceps group are common, and occur mostly in the rectus femoris. Strains occur most often when muscles are suddenly activated while on stretch, during either eccentric or concentric contraction. We report 2 cases of vastus lateralis strain that occurred in association with clinical histories of patellofemoral pain syndrome. Symptoms described included anterior knee pain associated with prolonged sitting with the knee flexed, and anterior knee pain associated with running, stair climbing, and jumping. These symptoms preceded the acute strain by at least 1 year. These cases emphasize a clinician's need to understand knee biomechanics, and the need to consider the entire kinetic chain when managing pain and injury in an extremity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)613-615
Number of pages3
JournalArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume84
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2003

Keywords

  • Case report
  • Cumulative trauma disorders
  • Muscle, skeletal
  • Patella
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sprains and strains

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