Patellofemoral Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Continuous pressurization group (Group A):(1) Hip Joint Exercise: Resistance Exercise for Hip Adductors and External Rotators
(2) Knee movement training: under continuous compression (2mins rest betwe
Intermittent Pressurization Group (Group B):(1) Hip Joint Exercise: Resistance Exercise for Hip Adductors and External Rotators
(2) Knee joint exercise training: intermittent pressurization (2mins pre
Blank control group (Group C):Rehabilitation training services will be provided to subjects with rehabilitation needs at the end of this study intervention
Sponsors
Beijing Sport University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 26 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Sex: male or female 2) Pain: peripatellar or retro-patellar (location); non-traumatic (nature); lasting 6 weeks and more (duration); Pain visual analog scale VAS = 30 mm (degree) 3) Meets the PFPS diagnostic criteria established by the 2016 International Patellofemoral Pain Symposium: peripatellar or retropatellar Pain in the peripatellar or retropatellar area that is exacerbated by at least 1 of the following functional activities: sitting, walking up and down stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, jumping, and walking. Sitting, walking up and down stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, jumping 4) Affected side: For subjects with bilateral symptoms, the limb with the more severe pain is selected.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) History of structural damage or lesions to the cartilage and ligaments of the knee joint. 2) Patellar dysplasia, patellar dislocation or subluxation, rheumatoid arthritis etc. 3) Participation in physical therapy or knee strengthening exercises within the last 6 months. 4) Invasive surgery (e.g. arthroscopy or intra-articular injection) on the affected knee within the last 12 months. 5) Involuntary pain or neurologic disease of the lumbar spine or other parts of the body 6) Unexplained chest pain, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, high risk of or history of deep vein thrombosis, abnormal blood pressure, headache, or other symptoms. cardiovascular disease, renal disease, high risk of deep vein thrombosis or history of deep vein thrombosis, abnormal blood pressure, dizziness attacks, syncope or lightheadedness during exercise. 7) Pregnancy and any contraindication to exercise
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee function;Muscle Thickness;Peak Torque/Body Weight (PT/BW); | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactXintong Li Gao qi
Beijing Sport University
Outcome results
None listed