Quadriceps strengthening through the kaatsu training in women with patellofemoral pain
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Knee, Pain, Physical Endurance, RehabilitationAbstract
This is a cross-sectional, comparative, randomized study. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of the partial vascular occlusion technique associated with low-load exercises on quadriceps strengthening in women with patellofemoral pain. Were evaluated 18 women with patellofemoral pain, between 18 and 35 years old, divided into two groups. The experimental group were strengthened with blood flow restriction using a sphygmomanometer, at low load (≅20 % RM). Standard group performed exercises with the same load, however without blood flow restriction. The treatment was performed thrice a week, for six weeks, totaling 18 sessions. The evaluation was based on Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS), and muscle strength of knee extensors assessed by a digital dynamometer. The results showed that the partial vascular occlusion was efficient to improve the quadriceps strength, with 6.22 kg (P= 0.03) in the right limb and 6.98 kg (P= 0.04) on the left limb, in women with patellofemoral pain. Therefore, training with partial vascular occlusion can be a useful tool for strength enhancement of the knee extensor musculature. Especially in women with patellofemoral pain who have a low tolerance to heavy exercises for muscle strengthening. Besides, this technique is effective, safe, and low cost, not requiring a high investment in an leg extension machine, since with a cuff it is possible to obtain significant results associated with low loads exercises
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