Effects of proprioceptive exercises and strengthening on pain and functionality for patellofemoral pain syndrome in women: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to verify the effects of resisted and proprioceptive exercises program for the treatment of patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Design method

Randomized Controlled Trial - level of evidence, II.

Methods

Sixty female patients, clinically diagnosed with PFPS, were allocated into two experimental groups. The exercise group (ExG) underwent 6 weeks of a resisted and proprioceptive exercises for the trunk muscles, abductors and lateral hip rotators and knee extensors. The Guidance Group (GG) received educational, cognitive and behavioral guidance on healthcare. Before and after the program implementation period, all participants were evaluated in relation to the injured limb for pain assessment, subjective f

SUBMITTER: da Silva Boitrago MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8100610 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature