Sex-based differences and relationship with the restricted knee flexion angle due to aging: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between inferior patellar mobility (IPM) and knee flexion angle has yet to be elucidated. This study aimed to develop quantitative IPM measurement methods and clarify the relationship between IPM and knee flexion angle in community-dwelling older females.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. Overall, 128 healthy older women (age 65-79 years) were recruited from the community to evaluate the relationship between IPM and knee flexion angle. This study was performed between May 2015 and December 2017. The reference value of and sex differences in IPM were evaluated in 205 healthy young adults aged between 19 and 21 years. IPM was compared between healthy older and young women and was objectively measured using our specially designed patellofemor

SUBMITTER: Ohko H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10157923 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature