Effects of Taping on Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Whittingham
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
And Function

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.

Comparison of Protonics™ Knee Brace With Sport Cord on Knee Pain and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 547-554
Author(s):  
Mastour S. Alshaharani ◽  
Everett B. Lohman ◽  
Khaled Bahjri ◽  
Travis Harp ◽  
Mansoor Alameri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Knee Brace ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
And Function

Context: Protonics™ knee brace has been suggested as an intervention for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. However, the effectiveness of this knee brace compared with traditional conservative methods knee rehabilitation is lacking. Objective: To compare the effect of Protonics™ knee brace versus sport cord on knee pain and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Loma Linda University. Participants: There were 41 subjects with patellofemoral pain with a mean age of 28.8 (5.0) years and body mass index of 25.6 (4.7) kg/m2 participated in the study. Intervention: Subjects were randomized to 1 of 2 treatment groups, the Protonics™ knee brace (n = 21) or the sport cord (n = 20) to complete a series of resistance exercises over the course of 4 weeks. Main Outcome Measures: Both groups were evaluated according to the following clinical outcomes: anterior pelvic tilt, hip internal/external rotation, and iliotibial band flexibility. The following functional outcomes were also assessed: Global Rating of Change Scale, the Kujala score, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and the lateral step-down test. Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in the outcome measures. However, the Protonics™ knee brace was more effective than the sport cord for the Global Rating of Change Scale over time (immediate 1.0 [2.1] vs post 2 wk 3.0 [2.2] vs 4 wk 4.6 [2.3] in the Protonics™ brace compared with 0.0 [2.1] vs 1.3 [2.2] vs 3.0 [2.3] in the sport cord, P < .01), suggesting greater satisfaction. Conclusions: Both study groups had significant improvements in the clinical and functional symptoms of patellofemoral pain. The Protonics™ knee brace group was significantly more satisfied with their outcome. However, the sport cord may be a more feasible and cost-effective method that yields similar results in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

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

Effectiveness of different exercises and stretching physiotherapy on pain and movement in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 409-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Revelles Moyano ◽  
MC Valenza ◽  
L Martin Martin ◽  
Y Castellote Caballero ◽  
E Gonzalez-Jimenez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled

McConnell Patellar taping in static and dynamic postural control of women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Single-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. e4
Author(s):  
Daiene Cristina Ferreira ◽  
Rubens Alexandre da Silva Junior ◽  
Cynthia Gobbi Alves Araújo ◽  
Paula Renata Mantovani ◽  
Christiane de Souza Guerino Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Patellar Taping
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