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Understanding Ischiofemoral Impingement: Diagnosis and Management for Chiropractors

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4) Patients with ischiofemoral impingement can exhibit a 30-50% reduction in ischiofemoral space. (4) 9,12-14) Acquired contributors occur secondary to hip osteoarthritis, hip fracture, total hip replacement, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (childhood femoral head avascular necrosis), expansile bony lesions, or proximal hamstring enthesopathy. (13)

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Gluteus medius weakness Patellofemoral pain syndrome patients consistently demonstrate hip abductor weakness with resultant kinematic problems, particularly uncontrolled hip adduction when ambulating. (8-13) Squatting The most sensitive physical examination test for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients is pain with squatting. (31)

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Sciatica: What you need to know and tips for relief

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This nerve serves an important function, affecting the hamstrings, calf muscles, lower leg muscles, and some foot muscles. Patients most often complain about pain radiating down the back of their leg, reducing their mobility. 1 Chiropractors often work as part of a patients health care team. 334,7607 (2007): 1313-7.