18 January 2026 : Clinical Research
Comparison of Active Knee Flexion Angles With and Without Tibiofemoral Joint Rotation Control Between Individuals With and Without Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Ju-Hee Park
ABCDEF 1, Gyeong-Tae Gwak ACDE 2, Ui-jae Hwang ACDE 3, Jong-Hyuck Weon ACD 4, Oh-Yun Kwon ADEF 5*
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.950451
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e950451
Table 1 Characteristics of the participants with and without patellofemoral pain.
| PFP group (n=12) | Non-PFP group (n=12) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 37.50±8.40 | 41.75±8.16 | 0.222 |
| Height (cm) | 172.58±4.73 | 174.08±5.60 | 0.486 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.92±9.07 | 70.00±9.57 | 0.315 |
| Body mass index (kg/m) | 24.81±2.71 | 23.06±2.60 | 0.121 |
| VAS – last month (cm) | 5.33±2.31 | NA | NA |
| Active knee flexion angle in prone position (°) | 113.81±2.96 | 120.11±6.27 | 0.082 |
| PFP – patellofemoral pain; VAS – visual analog scale; NA – not applicable. | |||