Outcomes of a Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Program for Patients Diagnosed With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

2006 ◽  
Vol 87 (11) ◽  
pp. 1428-1435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle C. Boling ◽  
Lori A. Bolgla ◽  
Carl G. Mattacola ◽  
Tim L. Uhl ◽  
Robert G. Hosey
Keyword(s):  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Rehabilitation Program

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.

Does the Addition of Hip Strengthening to a Knee-Focused Exercise Program Improve Outcomes in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben A. Bloomer ◽  
Chris J. Durall
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Clinical Scenario ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Muscle Strengthening ◽  
Hip Muscle

Clinical Scenario:Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common disorders affecting the lower extremities. To improve function and decrease pain, affected individuals often undergo a guided rehabilitation program. Traditional programs have concentrated on quadriceps strengthening and other knee-focused exercises, but recent literature suggests that adding hip-muscle strengthening may improve outcomes. This review was conducted to determine the extent to which current evidence supports the addition of hip-muscle strengthening to a knee-focused strengthening and stretching program in the treatment of PFPS.Focused Clinical Question:Does the addition of hip-muscle strengthening to a knee-focused strengthening and stretching program improve outcomes in patients with PFPS?

The Effectiveness of Exercise in Treating Patellofemoral-Pain Syndrome

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice Kaye Loudon ◽  
Byron Gajewski ◽  
Heather L. Goist-Foley ◽  
Karen Lee Loudon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Analog Scale

Objective:To determine the effect of exercise on patients with patellofemoral-pain syndrome (PFPS).Patients:29 subjects with unilateral PFPS, assigned to control, home-exercise (HE), or physical therapy (PT) group.Intervention:8-wk exercise program.Main Outcome Measures:A knee survey, visual analog scale (VAS), and 5 weight-bearing tests.Results:MANOVA indicated an overall statistical difference between groups (P< .05). The HE and PT groups experienced less pain than control, and PT experienced less pain than HE (P< .05). In overall knee function and most weight-bearing tests, HE and PT were stronger and more functional than control (P< .05). For anteromedial lunge only PT was stronger and more functional than control (P< .05).Conclusions:Intervention helps PFPS, but there appear to be no differences between home and in-clinic interventions.

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