Physical Activity Levels in Persons With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Pain and symptoms of patellofemoral pain (PFP) are often exacerbated during daily activities, which may result in reduced overall physical activity levels.

Objective

To summarize the evidence for physical activity levels among persons with PFP compared with pain-free controls.

Data sources

PubMed, Embase, CINHAL, Cochrane Library, and SPORTDiscus were searched from January 1, 2000 to February 22, 2024.

Study selection

Peer-reviewed studies published in English that measured physical activity subjectively or objectively in persons with PFP and pain-free controls.

Study design

Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Level of evidence

Level 1.

Data extraction

Standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% CI are reported based on Hedges'

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569677 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature