Disability in patients with chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomised controlled trial of VMO selective training versus general quadriceps strengthening

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Syme ◽  
P. Rowe ◽  
D. Martin ◽  
G. Daly
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Supervised exercise therapy versus usual care for patellofemoral pain syndrome: an open label randomised controlled trial

BMJ ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 339 (oct20 1) ◽  
pp. b4074-b4074 ◽  
Author(s):  
R van Linschoten ◽  
M van Middelkoop ◽  
M Y Berger ◽  
E M Heintjes ◽  
J A N Verhaar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Combined Hip Abductor and External Rotator Strengthening and Hip Internal Rotator Stretching Improves Pain and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Crossover Design

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 232596712198972
Author(s):  
Anis Jellad ◽  
Amine Kalai ◽  
Mohamed Guedria ◽  
Mahbouba Jguirim ◽  
Sana Elmhamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Group Standard ◽  
Hip Muscle ◽  
And Function

Background: Active rehabilitation has an important role in the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Although some studies have shown the benefit of hip-muscle strengthening, the effect of combining hip-muscle stretching with strengthening has not yet been defined. Purpose: To evaluate the effect of combined strengthening of the hip external rotators and abductors and stretching of the hip internal rotators on pain and function in patients with PFPS. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 109 patients with PFPS (75 female and 34 male; mean age, 31.6 ± 10.8 years) were first randomly assigned to protocol A (n = 67) of the A-B arm (AB group; standard rehabilitation) or protocol B (n = 42) of the B-A arm (BA group; standard rehabilitation with strengthening of the hip external rotators and abductors and stretching of the hip internal rotators). Each protocol consisted of 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks. After a washout period, corresponding to a symptom-free period, rehabilitation programs were crossed over. A visual analog scale (VAS) evaluating perceived pain, the Functional Index Questionnaire (FIQ), and the Kujala score were administered at baseline, the end of each rehabilitation protocol, and 12 weeks after the completion of the second protocol for each group. Results: Until the final follow-up, VAS, FIQ, and Kujala scores were significantly improved in both the A-B and B-A arms ( P < .05 for all). Compared with protocol A, protocol B provided significant improvement in terms of pain and function in both the BA (VAS and Kujala; P < .001) and AB (VAS and Kujala; P < .001) groups. Conclusion: Combined strengthening of the hip abductors and external rotators with stretching of the hip internal rotators provided better outcomes, which were maintained for at least 12 weeks, in terms of pain and function in patients with PFPS.

Adding motor control training to muscle strengthening did not substantially improve the effects on clinical or kinematic outcomes in women with patellofemoral pain: A randomised controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 280-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayra Deise dos Anjos Rabelo ◽  
Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa ◽  
Bruna Maria de Lima ◽  
Amir Curcio dos Reis ◽  
André Serra Bley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Knee arthroscopy and exercise versus exercise only for chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

BMC Medicine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyrki A Kettunen ◽  
Arsi Harilainen ◽  
Jerker Sandelin ◽  
Dietrich Schlenzka ◽  
Kalevi Hietaniemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Arthroscopy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals Use of an Elastomeric Knee Brace in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Short-Term Results

Joints ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 06 (02) ◽  
pp. 085-089 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Uboldi ◽  
Paolo Ferrua ◽  
Daniele Tradati ◽  
Pietro Zedde ◽  
Jim Richards ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Return To Sports ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Purpose This article verifies the effectiveness of a new brace on patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) in adjunct to a specifically developed rehabilitation program. Methods Two groups of 30 patients with PFPS were prospectively and randomly allocated to a rehabilitation protocol, with (group A) or without (group B) the use of a specific brace. All the patients were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months using the disease-specific Kujala scale and a visual analog scale (VAS) for pain; time to return to sport and patient satisfaction with the brace were also recorded. Results Kujala scale's values showed constant and progressive improvement. The mean score at 6 months was 79.8 ± 6.8 points in group A and 76.8 ± 8.6 in group B, rising at 12 months to 80.9 ± 7.5 in group A and 78.4 ± 8.3 in group B. VAS scores significantly differed (p < 0.05) between the two groups at both 6 and 12 months; the score recorded at 12 months was 0.9 ± 1.3 in the brace-treated group and 1.8 ± 1.6 in the controls. The patients who used a brace showed a quicker return to sports and 75% of the patients in this group were satisfied. Conclusion All the scores improved progressively in both groups. The most significant improvement concerned pain, showing that the brace used in this study may allow a better subjective outcome and a quicker return to sport. Level of Evidence Level II, prospective randomized controlled trial.

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