Publications by authors named "Joseph K W Chiu"
Article Synopsis
- The study validated the Patellofemoral Pain Severity Scale, which was translated into Chinese, ensuring it meets standard translation procedures.
- Clinical testing involved administering the questionnaire alongside the Kujala Scale and WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index to assess effectiveness.
- Results showed high reliability and strong correlations with other validated scales, confirming its usefulness for patients experiencing patellofemoral pain.
Article Synopsis
- The study translates and validates the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) for use in the Chinese elderly population aged 65 and above.
- The Chinese version, PASE-C, was tested for reliability and validity using various methods including comparing scores from two administrations and correlating with other health measures.
- Results showed that PASE-C has strong reliability and moderate associations with several physical and health-related outcomes, confirming its effectiveness for assessing physical activity levels in older adults in China.
Objective: Patellar malalignment is a major cause of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), but the relationship between clinical symptoms and changes in patellar position and knee muscle strength has not been confirmed. This study examined the effect of weight training on hip and knee muscle strength, patellofemoral joint contact area, and patellar tilt on subjects with and without PFPS, hoping to develop an optimal rehabilitation protocol for subjects with PFPS.
Design: The study uses a prospective independent group comparison.
Article Synopsis
- The study successfully translated and validated the Kujala scale, a key questionnaire for patients with patellofemoral pain, into Chinese.
- Sixty-four Chinese-speaking patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain were involved, and the questionnaire's reliability and validity were rigorously tested.
- The results showed that the Chinese Kujala scale is a highly reliable tool with strong correlations to existing validated indices, confirming its effectiveness for assessing functional issues related to this type of pain.