The Effectiveness of Two Physiotherapy Protocols in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Effectiveness of Two Physiotherapy Protocols in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain in young and active individuals. PFPS is characterized by anterior knee pain. The treatment of choice is conservative management. However, there is still lack of widely accepted physiotherapeutic strategies aimed at alleviating patellofemoral pain. The outcomes of conservative treatment remain unsatisfactory. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two physiotherapy protocols based on manual therapy and muscle training in the treatment of patellofemoral pain
Inclusion Criteria: anterior knee pain (unilateral or bilateral) lasting at least one month -
Exclusion Criteria: previous knee injuries or surgeries, systemic diseases, patellar dislocation or subluxation, patellar maltracking, ligamentous laxity, patellar tendon pathologies, spinal pain, other abnormalities such as leg length discrepancy >2 cm, patients treated pharmacologically, with physiotherapy, or acupuncture in the knee area within the past 30 days
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