Effectiveness of combining a proximal strengthening exercise program and foot orthosis on pain and performance among women with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a pronated foot: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders. Flatfoot and weakness of the hip and core muscles have been introduced as distal and proximal factors associated with this syndrome, respectively. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a combination of a proximal strengthening exercise (PSE) program and a foot orthosis (PSEFO) on pain and function in women with PFPS and a pronated foot (PF).

Methods

In this randomized clinical trial (RCT), 117 female patients aged 18-40 years will be recruited through online announcements on cyberspace as well as those installed in rehabilitation and healthcare centers and gyms. Considering the inclusion criteria, the participants will be randomized into three groups

SUBMITTER: Ashtiani MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895253 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature