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
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
Treatments tested in this trial
- Core strengthening exercises
- Traditional treatment
Treatment groups
44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov