Effects of Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Condition: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
MeSH terms: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Syndrome; Somatoform Disorders
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of routine physical therapy with and
      without core stability exercises on pain and range of motion, in patients with patellofemoral
      pain syndrome. The spine, abdominal region, pelvis, hips, and proximal lower extremities, are
      defined as the core of the body. The effects of core muscle strengthening have been proven as
      an effective method of management in various cases. The knee is the frequently injured joint
      in core instability with the decreased hip strength. Deficiency in the control of the
      neuromuscular system of the body's trunk or "core" may affect the stability of the lower
      extremity, which can lead to injury in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral joints.
    

Detailed description: 
      The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause for "anterior knee pain" and mainly
      affects young women without any structural changes such as increased Q-angle or significant
      pathological changes in articular cartilage. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most
      common overuse syndrome in athletes. Patellofemoral pain is more common among female athletes
      especially adolescents and young adults. Symptoms include: persistent pain behind the patella
      or peripatellar. Pain increases on ascending and descending stairs and squatting and
      prolonged sitting.

      Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder typically occurring
      in physically active people aged 40 years and younger, causing pain, functional deficits and
      lower limb weakness. Traditional treatment has been aimed at strengthening the knee, however
      recent research suggests the muscles around the hip also play an important role in the
      development and continuity of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

      Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is pain in the peripatellar/retropatellar region that aggravates
      with physical activities such as squatting, stair climbing, running and jumping or sitting
      for prolonged periods of time. It is the most common source of anterior knee ailment in
      active adolescents and young adults and is much more prevalent in women than men.

      Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a very common problem in athletes who participate in jumping
      sports. Several risk factors may play a part in the pathogenesis of PFP. Overuse, trauma and
      intrinsic risk factors are particularly important among athletes. Physical examination has a
      key role in PFP diagnosis. common risk factors should be investigated, such as hip muscle
      dysfunction, poor core muscle endurance, muscular tightness, excessive foot pronation and
      patellar malalignment.

      Studies conducted on core muscle strengthening exercises program for the management of pain
      in hip, quadriceps region and ankle joint but limited studies were conducted in patient with
      patellofemoral pain syndrome. There is a need to compare the effectiveness of routine
      physiotherapy with and without core stability exercises in patient with patellofemoral pain
      syndrome. This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of core muscle strengthening
      exercises for the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome.

      The spine, abdominal region, pelvis, hips, and proximal lower extremities, are defined as the
      core of the body. The effects of core muscle strengthening have been proven as an effective
      method of management in various cases. The knee is the frequently injured joint in core
      instability with the decreased hip strength. Deficiency in the control of the neuromuscular
      system of the body's trunk or "core" may affect the stability of the lower extremity, which
      can lead to injury in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral joints.
    

Intervention name(s): Core stability exercises; Conventional Physical Therapy
Intervention type(s): Other; Other
Intervention description(s): Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.
Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercises will be performed along with core stability exercises..; Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.
Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercise perform.
Other intervention name(s): Conventional Physical Therapy
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary purpose: Health Services Research
Keywords: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Core stability