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Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

ConditionPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

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 criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Core strengthening exercises

    Other intervention

    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)

  • Traditional treatment

    Other intervention

    hip and knee-focused exercises

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Study groupExperimental treatment 2 interventions
Group B: Control groupActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Pain

by Visual analog scale

Time frame
6 weeks
2

knee function

by Anterior knee pain scale ( AKPS) ( Kujala )

Time frame
6 weeks

Secondary outcomes

1

Muscle strength

By hand held dynamometer

Time frame
6 weeks
2

Balance

By Biodex balance system

Time frame
6 weeks

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Cairo University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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