PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

This study will compare two exercise programs—functional stabilization training and comprehensive corrective exercises—in 60 adults aged 18-35 with long-lasting kneecap pain and inward knee collapse during movement. The goal is to see which program better improves knee alignment …

This study tests a new digital system that uses wearable sensors and AI to guide knee rehabilitation at home. It includes 160 adults aged 18-50 with ACL tears or patellar knee pain. The goal is to see if this smart system improves knee function and reduces pain better than tradit…

This study looks at whether adding heat therapy or contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) to a standard exercise program helps people aged 18–40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome. The goal is to reduce pain and swelling, improve knee movement, and make daily activities easie…

This study tests a new type of physical therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common knee condition that causes pain around the kneecap during activities like walking or climbing stairs. The therapy focuses on body awareness, posture, and controlled movements. Researchers w…

This study compares three types of knee-strengthening exercises (isometric, isotonic, and eccentric) to see which best reduces pain and improves function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. 90 adults aged 18-40 with at least 3 months of…

This study compares two physical therapy treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee pain). 45 participants will receive either Mulligan mobilization, phonophoresis with chitosan gel, or standard exercises for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which approach best improves muscle …

This study looks at how two common leg injuries—ankle sprains and kneecap pain—affect a person's balance in different directions. Researchers will measure stability in 90 adults using a special balance machine. The goal is to better understand these balance problems, which could …