Effect of Web-Based Exercise on Patellofemoral Pain

Launched by ISTANBUL MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Oct 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common and challenging knee disorders to treat. It refers to pain around the patella and surrounding structures. PFPS was first described in 1928 and is most frequently observed in active women, athletes, and military personnel. It accounts for a significant portion of musculoskeletal complaints and knee problems, and the actual prevalence may be higher as not all cases are diagnosed. The diagnosis of patellofemoral syndrome largely relies on a detailed and accurate history and physical examination. Symptoms can be unilateral or bilater...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Having atraumatic pain lasting for at least 3 months,
• • Exhibiting characteristic signs of patellofemoral pain syndrome (retropatellar pain, the presence of the movie sign, and a positive patellar grind test),
• • Having one or more positive patellofemoral pain triggers, such as prolonged sitting, squatting, kneeling, descending stairs, ascending stairs, or a positive patellar grind test,
• • No knee instability and no grade 2-3 ligament or meniscus tears,
• • Voluntary participation in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • A history of patellofemoral dislocation, subluxation, or osteoarthritis,
• • A previous history of surgery or the presence of congenital deformity,
• • The presence of neurological or rheumatological disease,
• • Speech or comprehension impairment that affects communication,
• • Having previously undergone physical therapy and rehabilitation for patellofemoral pain syndrome.