Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Adding Core Exercises to Hip and Knee-focused Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Cairo University
44 participants
Aug 4, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
the goal of this interventional study is to Investigate the effect of core strengthening exercises on pain, strength, function, and balance in patients with PFPS.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Patients of both genders with an age range of 18- 35 years old.
- Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks.
- Patients with body mass index 18- 25 kg m2.
- Pain is aggravated by at least 2 of the following activities: jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, and squatting.
- Positive patellar grinding test.
- Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation.
- A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
- Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities.
- Previous knee and hip joint surgeries.
- Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints.
- Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.
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Interventions
By core strengthening exercise, could be improved pain, balance, and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In that case, this will not only improve their postural stability and neuromuscular control, but we believe it will improve their overall functional, performance, and quality of life. Currently, limited evidence exists about the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises on pain, function and dynamic balance in patellofemoral pain syndrome. By addressing core strengthening exercise, physical therapists can advise new treatment methods for patellofemoral pain syndrome (Chevidikunnan et al., 2016)
hip and knee-focused exercises
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NCT06758050