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The upper three-quarters of the patella articulates with the femur and is subdivided into a medial and a lateral facet by a vertical ledge which varies in shape. In the adult the articular surface is about 12 cm 2 (1.9 sq in) and covered by cartilage , which can reach a maximal thickness of 6 mm (0.24 in) in the centre at about 30 years of age.
The metabolic equivalent of task (MET) is the objective measure of the ratio of the rate at which a person expends energy, relative to the mass of that person, while performing some specific physical activity compared to a reference, currently set by convention at an absolute 3.5 mL of oxygen per kg per minute, which is the energy expended when sitting quietly by a reference individual, chosen ...
The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...
To protect your knees against stress and injury, follow this series from Sam Chan, physical therapist and athletic trainer from Bespoke Treatments New York. How to Protect Your Knees in 5 Easy ...
However, there is insufficient evidence to compare the effectiveness of different types of exercises with each other, and exercises with other forms of treatment. [28] Exercise therapy is the recommended first line treatment of PFPS. [3] Various exercises have been studied and recommended. [29] Exercises are described according to 3 parameters: [8]
The high-intensity exercise should be done at near maximum intensity. The medium exercise should be about 50% intensity. The number of repetitions and length of each depends on the exercise, but may be as little as three repetitions with just 20 seconds of intense exercise. [12] The specific exercises performed during the high-intensity ...
At the same time, Atlanta-based aerobics competitor Gin Miller was sidelined from high-impact activities in 1986 when she injured her knee. She was advised by her physical therapist to build her strength back up by stepping on and off an upside-down plastic milk crate (11 inches (28 cm) tall). [ 10 ]
Mother Monster’s trainer, Harley Pasternak, says that his famous client “transformed” her body by doing 35-minute strength training sessions five times a week.