Patellofemoral pain, PFP

This study uses machine learning to identify biomechanical risk factors for common running injuries like shin splints, runner's knee, and Achilles tendon pain in recreational runners. Participants undergo motion capture and muscle activity analysis while running, then are followe…

This study looks at whether telling people to focus on their muscles (internal focus) or on an external object (external focus) during knee exercises leads to better strength and less pain. Researchers will enroll 36 adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome and track their progre…

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 looked at two remote running programs for people with runner's knee (patellofemoral pain). One group was asked to increase their step rate and run less, another just ran less, and a third group kept running as usual. The goal was to see if these changes could reduce kn…

This study tested whether a wearable device that coaches runners to take quicker, shorter steps can reduce knee pain in female runners with patellofemoral pain (runner's knee). 44 women were split into two groups: one used a smartwatch app to increase their step rate by 10%, whil…

This study looked at how the quadriceps (thigh) muscle uses oxygen in people with patellofemoral pain (pain around the kneecap) compared to pain-free individuals. Researchers measured muscle oxygenation using a light-based device during activities like squatting and stair climbin…