Which exercise retrains the knee best? a Head-to-Head test

This study compares two supervised exercise programs—motor control retraining and close kinetic chain exercises—to see which better reduces pain, improves knee function, and strengthens a key thigh muscle in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Fifty adults aged 18 to 40 with this condition will be randomly assigned to one of the two programs, attending 45-minute sessions three times a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure pain, knee function, muscle strength, and knee alignment to determine which approach offers greater benefits.