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Sex-Related Differences In Gait Characteristics And Their Associations With Symptoms In Individuals With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis, Harvi Hart Dr.
Sex-Related Differences In Gait Characteristics And Their Associations With Symptoms In Individuals With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis, Harvi Hart Dr.
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Background
Patellofemoral osteoarthritis (OA) is an important subgroup of knee OA. However, the influence of sex on gait characteristics in patients with patellofemoral OA is unknown.
Research question
Compare gait characteristics in females and males with patellofemoral OA and investigate their associations with patellofemoral joint-related symptoms and limitations.
Methods
Mixed effects polynomial regression models compared knee flexion-extension and adduction moments, knee flexion angles, and vertical ground reaction forces over 100% of stance between 26 females and 22 males with patellofemoral OA, with and without adjustment for walking speed and body mass. Multivariable linear regression models were then used to …