Impact of a Targeted 8-Week Exercise Program on Pain Measures and Isokinetic Muscle Strength in Females With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · May 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the effects of a special 8-week exercise program on knee pain and muscle strength in young women who have patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). This condition causes pain in the front of the knee, especially during activities like climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting for long periods. The goal of the study is to see if targeted exercises can help reduce pain and improve muscle strength in the affected individuals.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be women experiencing knee pain for at least three months, and they must be able to understand and follow exercise instructions. However, those who have had knee surgery or injuries in the past year, have other knee problems, or are pregnant will not be able to participate. If you join the study, you will follow a structured exercise program designed specifically for your condition, and you will help researchers learn more about effective treatments for knee pain.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Eligible participants will present with clinically diagnosed anterior knee pain exacerbated by activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting, with a pain duration of at least three months to ensure chronicity. All participants will possess adequate intellectual and cognitive abilities to comprehend and follow exercise instructions, and they will provide informed consent prior to enrollment.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Exclusion criteria will include any history of knee surgery or trauma within the past year, presence of other knee pathologies such as ligament injuries or osteoarthritis, neurological or systemic disorders affecting lower limb function, pregnancy, contraindications to exercise, or current involvement in other physical therapy or structured exercise programs targeting the knee.