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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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