PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

This study tests whether a 12-week program of water-based jumping and hopping exercises (hydro-kinetic plyometrics) can reduce pain, strengthen leg muscles, and improve quality of life in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Fifty-six teens aged 10–18 with persis…

This study compared two types of exercises—clam shell exercises (for hip muscles) and short arc quadriceps exercises (for thigh muscles)—in 34 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee. Participants were randomly assigned to one exercise gro…

This study looked at whether adding heat therapy or contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) to a specific exercise program helps people with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 with at least three months of knee pain too…

This pilot study tested whether a progressive outdoor mindful running program, guided by the Headspace app, is feasible and helpful for adults with patellofemoral pain (front knee pain). 18 participants completed a 5-week program that introduced mindfulness and guided mindful run…

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Strain Counterstrain and Graston Technique—in 60 adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves knee movement right after treatment. Participants…

This study looked at 38 young male runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) to see which type of exercise helps more: resistance training or neuromuscular training. Both groups did their assigned exercises, and researchers measured leg power, knee function, and b…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to a home exercise program could reduce knee pain and improve function in adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (a common cause of front knee pain). Thirty-six people aged 18–45 were split into three groups: exercise only, sh…

This study tested whether adding hip or ankle exercises to standard knee strengthening could help women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (anterior knee pain). Forty-five female recreational athletes aged 20-40 completed an 8-week telehealth-supervised program. Both the hip-plus-…

This study looked at 45 people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap) to see if different types of the condition have unique movement problems. Participants had X-rays and walking tests to measure how their knees move. The goal was to better understand the co…

This study looks at how the muscles around the knee work together to control movement, especially in the kneecap area. Researchers temporarily numbed one muscle with lidocaine in 28 healthy volunteers and used MRI scans to see how the knee moved. The goal is to better understand …

This study looks at how the thigh muscles control the movement of the knee cap in people with long-term knee cap pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to compare knee movement in people with pain and healthy volunteers. In a second session, they will temporarily numb a thigh muscl…

This completed study looked at 75 elite teen track-and-field athletes, half with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and half without. Researchers measured hip flexibility, core endurance, and knee alignment to see what factors are linked to knee pain. They found that athletes wi…