2021
Patellofemoral kinematics in patellofemoral pain syndrome: The influence of demographic factors
Fick CN, Jiménez-Silva R, Sheehan FT, Grant C. Patellofemoral kinematics in patellofemoral pain syndrome: The influence of demographic factors. Journal Of Biomechanics 2021, 130: 110819. PMID: 34749164, PMCID: PMC10311921, DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110819.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral kinematicsThree-dimensional patellofemoral kinematicsExact causePatellar shiftPatellofemoral pain syndromePF kinematicsPain syndromeMass indexRetrospective studyMature patientsPatient cohortPF painHealthy controlsPatellar tiltPainSuperior displacementModifiable measuresMultifactorial natureClinical interventionsWeight lossDemographic matchingPatellar flexionGroup differences
2020
A Word of Caution for Future Studies in Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
Grant C, Fick CN, Welsh J, McConnell J, Sheehan FT. A Word of Caution for Future Studies in Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2020, 49: 538-551. PMID: 32816535, PMCID: PMC9906796, DOI: 10.1177/0363546520926448.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral kinematicsSystematic reviewCase-control studyUnderlying mechanismQuality assessment checklistMethodological variabilityWeb of SciencePatient characteristicsCofounding variablesGreater effect sizePatellar maltrackingPrevious traumaPainMaltrackingDiagnostic valueTherapy efficacyLateral maltrackingLiterature searchFull extensionLarge methodological variabilityAssessment checklistClinical communityWord of cautionPrimary aim
2019
Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescents: Understanding Patellofemoral Morphology and Its Relationship to Maltracking
Fick CN, Grant C, Sheehan FT. Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescents: Understanding Patellofemoral Morphology and Its Relationship to Maltracking. The American Journal Of Sports Medicine 2019, 48: 341-350. PMID: 31834811, PMCID: PMC8167821, DOI: 10.1177/0363546519889347.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatellar height ratioPatellofemoral painPatellofemoral morphologyPatellar widthPatellofemoral pain groupHealthy adolescent controlsCross-sectional studyLevel of evidenceLateral patellar tiltLateral trochlear inclinationPain cohortPain etiologyPain groupAdolescent patientsFemoral shaft lengthPatellar tiltLarge sulciMultifactorial etiologyPainMedial shiftCartilage lengthMagnetic resonance imagesEtiologyPatellar shiftTrochlear inclination
2011
Medical marijuana: Medical necessity versus political agenda
Clark PA, Capuzzi K, Fick C. Medical marijuana: Medical necessity versus political agenda. Medical Science Monitor 2011, 17: ra249-ra261. PMID: 22129912, PMCID: PMC3628147, DOI: 10.12659/msm.882116.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug Enforcement AgencyChronic non-cancer painNon-cancer painMedical marijuanaSchedule II drugsBenefits of marijuanaMultiple sclerosisMuscle spasmSchedule I drugBeneficial treatmentWasting syndromePatientsMedical necessityDistrict of ColumbiaDrugsMarijuanaPhysiciansRelevant scientific dataRecent studiesMedical useVomitingNauseaPainSpasmChemotherapy