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Slight benefit of general quad over vastus medialis rehab for primary patellar dislocation
December 2015
Slight benefit of general quad over vastus medialis rehab for primary patellar dislocation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Rehabilitation following first-time patellar dislocation: a randomised controlled trial of purported vastus medialis obliquus muscle versus general quadriceps strengthening exercises
Knee. 2015 Sep;22(4):313-20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients with first-time patellar dislocation (FTPD) were randomized to receive physical therapy that focused on either general quadriceps exercises or specific vastus medialis exercises. The purpose of the study was to compare these programs in terms of functional outcomes 12 months after randomization in patients with FTPD. The results indicated a slight benefit of the general quadriceps exer...
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