Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2014
Neuromuscular training and muscle strengthening in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a protocol of randomized controlled trial.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Kinematics of Lower Limb, Pain and Function of the Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Who Underwent Two Types Treatment: Randomized Clinical Trial
Incorporation of Pilates-based Core Strengthening Exercises Into the Rehabilitation Protocol for Adolescents With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: a Randomized Clinical Trial
The Effect Of Core Stabilization Exercises In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Resistance Training and Neuromuscular Training on Power, Knee Function and Dynamic Balance in Runners With Patellofemoral Syndrome
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 38 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of conservative treatment strategies for iliotibial band syndrome on pain and function in runners: a systematic review.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Pooled it
- Foot-Targeted Rehabilitation for Pronation-Related Anterior Knee Pain: A Two-Phase Case-Control Study and Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Manual Therapy Versus Neuromuscular Training Each With Augmented Low-Dye Taping.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Trial
- Dynamic proprioceptive training improves functional recovery in sprinters with patellofemoral pain: A randomized trial.PloS one · 2026Trial
- Efficacy of adding manual therapy to hip and knee exercises in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Exercise program combined with electrophysical modalities in subjects with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Trial
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- Effects of a Cycling-Based Aerobic Exercise Program Versus a Resistance and Neuromuscular Exercise Program on Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Association of Physical Function and Pain with Lower Muscle Strength and Trunk Muscle Endurance in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Feasibility study of core training in knee injury recovery.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Effect of Iliotibial Band Myofascial Release Combined with Valgus Correction Exercise on Pain, Range of Motion, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Comparison of Functional Outcomes between Supervised Rehabilitation and Telerehabilitation in Female Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Effect of muscle strengthening on perceived pain and static knee angles in young subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2019Article
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- The effect of an individualised functional retraining intervention on pain, function and biomechanics in participants with patellofemoral pain: a series of n of 1 trial.Journal of physical therapy science · 2019Article
- Effectiveness of core muscle strengthening for improving pain and dynamic balance among female patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPatellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal condition, particularly among women. Patients with PFPS usually experience weakness in the gluteal muscles, as well as pain and impaired motor control during activities of daily living. Strengthening the hip muscles is an effective way of treating this disorder. Neuromuscular training has also been identified as a therapeutic tool, although the benefits of this intervention in patients with PFPS patients remain inconclusive.
designThis is a protocol of randomized controlled trial with a blind assessor. Thirty-four women with a clinical diagnosis of PFPS participated. These participants were allocated into two groups (experimental and control). The experimental group performed twelve sessions to strengthen the knee extensors, hip abductor and lateral rotator muscles in association with neuromuscular training of the trunk and lower extremities. The control group performed the same number of sessions to strengthen the muscles of the hip and knee. The primary outcome was functional capacity (Anterior Knee Pain Scale - AKPS) at 4 weeks. Pain intensity, muscle strength and kinematic changes were also measured during the step down test after four weeks of intervention. Follow up assessments were conducted after three and six months to assess functional capacity and pain. The effects of the treatment (i.e. between-group differences) were calculated using mixed linear models. DISCUSSION: The present study was initiated on the 1st of April 2013 and is currently in progress. The results of this study may introduce another effective technique of conservative treatment and could guide physical therapists in the clinical decision-making process for women with PFPS.
trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials NCT01804608.
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