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Published on: July 17, 2020
[Relation between pelvis malposition and functional knee pain by long distance running]
Jürgen Siegele1, T Horstmann, V Bunc
1Therapie- und Rehazentrum Bottwartal. mail@therapie-reha-jsiegele.de
Summary
Endurance runners with knee pain often have pelvic malalignment. This study confirms a link between one-sided pelvic positioning and running knee pain, suggesting it contributes to lower extremity dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
Context:
- Knee pain is a common issue for endurance runners.
- Pelvic malposition can affect lower extremity biomechanics.
- Understanding contributing factors to running injuries is crucial.
Purpose:
- To investigate the association between unilateral pelvic malposition and knee joint pain in endurance runners.
- To determine if pelvic asymmetry is a risk factor for running-related knee pain.
Summary:
- This study examined 100 endurance runners, comparing 50 with knee pain to 50 without.
- Manual examination and clinical instruments assessed sacroiliac joint alignment and vertical iliac crest distances.
- Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between one-sided pelvic malposition and knee pain.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that unilateral pelvic malposition contributes to knee pain in endurance runners.
- This malalignment may lead to lower extremity dysfunction through pathological chains.
- Clinical assessment and treatment of pelvic alignment are recommended for injury prevention in runners.
