Patello Femoral Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, Range of motion, patellofemoral pain
Brief summary
This study aims to investigate the relationship between knee joint range of motion and pain in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). In a cross-sectional observational design, PFPS patients will perform trials involving progressively increased knee joint range of motion in three closed-chain exercises: squat, single-leg squat, and split squat. During each trial, participants will report pain levels on a 0-10 Visual Analog Scale (VAS) until either (1) achieving full depth in the respective exercise or (2) reaching a pain level of \>5 on the VAS.
Interventions
OTHERExercise
Exercise with progressively increased range of motion.
Sponsors
Ted Gunhamn
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with PFP in only one knee by a licensed healthcare professional. * Aged 15-35 years. * A physical activity level of 3/10 or higher on the Tegner Activity Scale before the injury.
Exclusion criteria
* Any prior injury or condition with residual symptoms that may affect the results. * Current injury or condition affecting the performance of the test. * Resting pain greater than 0-1/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS) and pain greater than 1-2/10 during light daily activities such as walking, sitting, standing, or climbing stairs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain (VAS) | Day 1 (Cross sectional single session. Outcomes will be collected during one single session for each participant.) | Pain measured 0-10 visual analog scale (VAS) reported during each trial of progressively increased range of motion during a single session. |
| Range of motion | Day 1 (Cross sectional single session. Outcomes will be collected during one single session for each participant.) | Degrees of knee flexion measured during each trial in one single session. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Force | Day 1 (Cross sectional single session. Outcomes will be collected during one single session for each participant.) | Force (N) (peak value) reported during the different trials in one session. Measured by force plates. |
| Tegner Activity Scale (TAS) | Baseline (Administered at the beginning of the study) | The Tegner Activity Scale (TAS) will be used to assess the physical activity levels of the participants. Scale from 1-10 where 10 is highest possible physical activity and 1 is sedentary. |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed