A feasibility study of a novel, task-specific movement training intervention for women with patellofemoral pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate whether a novel, task-specific training intervention that focused on correcting pain-producing movement patterns was feasible and whether it would improve hip and knee kinematics, pain, and function in women with patellofemoral pain.

Design

Prospective, non-randomized, within-group, double baseline, feasibility intervention study.

Subjects

A total of 25 women with patellofemoral pain were enrolled.

Intervention

The intervention, delivered 2×/week for six weeks, consisted of supervised, high-repetition practice of daily weight-bearing and recreational activities. Activities were selected and progressed based on participants' interest and ability to maintain optimal alignment without increasing pain.

Main measures

Primary feasibili

SUBMITTER: Salsich GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5748381 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature