Publications by authors named "Doug Bourne"
Clin Biomech (Bristol)
July 2012
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates patellofemoral joint pain, particularly focusing on the role of the vastus medialis muscle in knee extensor force balance and its potential impact on patellar tracking and pain.
- - Using New Zealand white rabbits, researchers simulated knee extensor muscle weakness by removing the vastus medialis and measured the effects on patellofemoral contact pressures through specific loading conditions.
- - Results showed that even with the vastus medialis removed, patellofemoral contact pressures and areas remained unchanged, leading to the conclusion that vastus medialis weakness may not be a significant cause of patellar mal-tracking or pain.
