New exercise approach may ease common knee pain in athletes
NCT ID NCT06893289
First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether exercises that focus on muscle control can reduce pain and improve knee function better than standard strengthening exercises. It involves 24 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral knee pain lasting over 3 months. Participants will do one of two exercise programs for 6 weeks, and researchers will measure pain, movement, and muscle activity before and after treatment.
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Faculty of Sport of University of Porto
Porto, 4200-450, Portugal
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