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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.
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:
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Study group | Experimental | Group B (study group) (core strengthening exercises added to evidence-based approaches group) The core muscle strength training program The core muscle strength training program will last for 6 weeks and comprise of two training sessions per week, with a total of 12 sessions for the study group. During the main part of the training, the "big 3" exercises as described by McGill will be conducted. These include the curl-up, side bridge, and quadruped position. |
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| Control group | Active Comparator | Group A (control group) (evidence-based approaches group): The participants in the control group will receive only a hip and knee- focused exercise program.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| 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) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain | by Visual analog scale | 6 weeks |
| knee function | by Anterior knee pain scale ( AKPS) ( Kujala ) | 6 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Muscle strength | By hand held dynamometer | 6 weeks |
| Balance | By Biodex balance system | 6 weeks |
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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.
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Rana Ibrahim Ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST | Contact | 01151082787 | ranaibrahim066@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| rana ibrahim ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST | Misr University for Science and Technology | Principal Investigator |
| Nasr Awad Abd Elkader, Assistant Professor | Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cairo University | Recruiting | Giza | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
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| D046788 | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
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| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| Traditional treatment | Other | hip and knee-focused exercises |
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| Study Chair |
| Abdelgalil Allam Abdelgalil, Lecturer of Physical Therapy | Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University | Study Director |
| Mohammed Safwat Hamza, Associate Professor | Faculty of Medicine Misr University for Science and Technology | Study Director |