Open AccessFoot and ankle mobility and the frontal plane projection angle in asymptomatic controls
Author(s) -
Wyndow Narelle,
De Jong Amy,
Rial Krystal,
Tucker Kylie,
Collins Natalie,
Vicenzino Bill,
Russell Trevor,
Crossley Kay
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-8-s2-o43
Subject(s) - valgus , ankle , medicine , coronal plane , squat , physical medicine and rehabilitation , projection (relational algebra) , foot (prosody) , physical therapy , asymptomatic , orthopedic surgery , orthodontics , computer science , anatomy , surgery , linguistics , philosophy , algorithm
The frontal plane projection angle (FPPA) is a measure of the degree of dynamic knee valgus during functional tasks such as the single leg squat. An increased FPPA is associated with patellofemoral pain and is indicative of knee valgus during other tasks such as running. Therefore, it is important to determine factors that can contribute to FPPA in order to develop treatment strategies for people with (or at risk of) PFJ pain.