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NCT Number: NCT06758050

Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

Purpose: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a frequent musculoskeletal disorder, which can result from core muscles instability that can lead to pain, function and altered dynamic balance. The objective of this study is to assess the effect of core muscle strengthening on pain, function, strength and dynamic balance in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Subjects and Methods: Forty-four patients with age ranging from 18 to 35 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome will be divided into study (N=22) and control (N=22) groups. Both groups will be given 6 weeks of conventional physical therapy program and an additional core muscle strengthening for the study group. The tools are being used to assess the outcome are 1- Visual Analogue Scale,2- handheld dynamometer,3-AKPS 4- BIODEX Balance.

Hypotheses:

It will be hypothesized that:

  • There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on pain in treating PFPS.
  • There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on muscle strength in treating PFPS.
  • There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on function in treating PFPS.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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.

Treatment and study plan

Core Strengthening Exercises

Other

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

hip and knee-focused exercises

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    by Visual analog scale

  2. knee function

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    by Anterior knee pain scale ( AKPS) ( Kujala )

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    By hand held dynamometer

  2. Balance

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    By Biodex balance system

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Rana Ibrahim Ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST

CONTACT

[email protected]

01151082787

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Adding Core Exercises to Hip and Knee-focused Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 3, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 3, 2025

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