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Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Egypt44 participantsStarted 2024-08-04

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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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.
✓. Positive patellar grinding test.
✓. Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation.
✕. A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
✕. Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities.
✕. Previous knee and hip joint surgeries.
✕. Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints.
✕. Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: 6 weeks

knee function

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06758050

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-15

Contact for this trial

Rana Ibrahim Ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST

01151082787 ranaibrahim066@gmail.com

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