Effects of Eccentric Exercises on Gait Parameters in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Effects of Eccentric Exercises on Gait Parameters in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study

This study is a quasi experimental and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of eccentric exercises on gait parameters in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a quasi - experimental study

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of eccentric exercises on gait parameters in patellofemoral syndrome : a - quasi experimental study

Pain , gait parameters, ROM and dynamic knee valgus angle of young adults (age : 18-35 years ) will be determined using:

1. Numeric pain rating scale
2. Goniometer
3. 30 meter walk test
4. dynamic knee valgus angle via kinovea software Data will be before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-35 years

• Females

• Having pain from at least 2 months

• Pain score greater than 3 on NPRS

• Retro patellar pain in at least two of the following activities:

  1. Ascending, descending stairs
  2. Hooping / jumping
  3. Prolonged sitting with flexed knees
  4. Kneeling and squatting

• Pain on palpation of medial or lateral patellar facet.

• Pain on palpation on anterior portion of medial or lateral femoral condyles.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae
• Instability of tibiofemoral joint
• Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
• Patellar instability
• Previous surgery of lower limb
• Negative findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.