Comparing hip and knee focused exercises versus hip and knee focused exercises with the use of blood flow restriction training in adults with patellofemoral pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hip and knee strengthening exercises are implemented in rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain patients, but typically use high loads (70% of 1 repetition maximum). This may lead to increased patellofemoral joint stress. Low load training (20-30% of 1 repetition maximum) with blood flow restriction could allow for exercise strength benefits to proximal and distal muscles with reduced joint stress and by promoting hypoalgesia.

Aim

The aim of this study was to compare hip and knee focused exercises with and without blood flow restriction in adults with patellofemoral pain for short term effectiveness.

Design

A randomized observed-blind controlled trial.

Setting

Musculoskeletal laboratories of the European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Populatio

SUBMITTER: Constantinou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9980495 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature