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NCT Number: NCT05698797

Proprioceptive Training vs. Hip Abductor With External Rotator Strengthening in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an insidious onset of pain in the knee's anterior /retro-patellar / peripatellar region. Even though various rehabilitation approaches, including hip strengthening and proprioceptive training, are being considered for managing PFPS, the most appropriate treatment from these two is still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the program consisting of hip abductors and external rotators strengthening exercises vs. the program consisting of proprioceptive training of the knee to identify the most effective rehabilitation approach for patients suffering from PFPS.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Behavior Joint Diseases Motor Activity Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

King Saud University

Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-35 years
  • Patients diagnosed recently by an orthopedic surgeon for Patello-femoral pain syndrome
  • experiencing anterior/retro patellar knee pain during activities,
  • insidious onset of symptoms not linked to trauma,
  • pain persisting for no less than four weeks,
  • pain on palpation of the patellar facets,
  • pain when stepping down from a 25-cm step or during a double-legged squat.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with recent lower limb fractures or dislocations,
  • knee/hip joint surgery,
  • signs, symptoms, or radiological findings of intra-articular pathology such as effusion, ligamentous or meniscal involvement,
  • those with indications of patellar apprehension,
  • referred pain from the hip, back, or sacroiliac joint,
  • acute knee strain or sprain,
  • on medication such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids,
  • degenerative and infectious arthritis

Treatment and study plan

Hip strengthening exercises

Other

Hip abductor and external rotator strengthening exercises were performed for 4 weeks.

Proprioceptive training

Other

Proprioceptive training consisted of eight exercises was performed for 4 weeks.

Conventional physical therapy

Other

Conventional physical therapy included interferential therapy and two types of knee-strengthening exercises.

Primary outcomes

  1. Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS)

    Time frame: 4 weeks.

    Pain was measured using the AKPS. The AKPS is scored from a minimum score of 0 to a maximum score of 100 points. Lower scores indicate greater pain and disability.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Saud University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Proprioceptive Training vs. Hip Abductor With External Rotator Strengthening on Pain and Functions in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jan 26, 2023
Registry last updated
Jan 26, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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