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Effectiveness of hip muscle strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome patients: a systematic review.
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Effects of Tibiofemoral Mobilization in Patients of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effects of Hip Joint Mobilizations and Strength Training on Pain, Physical Function and Dynamic Balance in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Control Trial
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 77 citations in OpenAlex.
- Patient characteristics modify the effects of education plus exercise on patellofemoral joint loading: a secondary effect-modifier analysis of a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- The immediate effects of passive hip joint mobilization on hip abductor/external rotator muscle strength in patients with anterior knee pain and impaired hip function. A randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2021Trial
- Effect of 4 Weeks of Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training on Isokinetic Muscle Strength and Muscle Activity in Adults Patients with a Femoral Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Trial
- Evaluating the potential synergistic benefit of a realignment brace on patients receiving exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2016Trial
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- Is hip strengthening the best treatment option for females with patellofemoral pain? A randomized controlled trial of three different types of exercises.Brazilian journal of physical therapyTrial
- Does adding hip strengthening exercises to manual therapy and segmental stabilization improve outcomes in patients with nonspecific low back pain? A randomized controlled trial.Brazilian journal of physical therapyTrial
- Biomechanical study of characteristics of dynamic stability of lower limbs in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Reaching a consensus on a patellofemoral pain syndrome self-management programme for recreational cyclists in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Article
- Correlation between self-reported outcomes of the hip, knee, and ankle in elite Nordic jumping athletes.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2025Article
- Optimizing Hip Abductor Strengthening for Lower Extremity Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review on the Role of Monster Walk and Lateral Band Walk.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Impact of the Quadriceps Angle on Health and Injury Risk in Female Athletes.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Review
- Late-Onset Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome Following Knee Arthroscopy in a Retrospective Cohort.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Incidence and biomechanical risk factors for running-related injuries: A prospective cohort study.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Article
- Optimising the Early-Stage Rehabilitation Process Post-ACL Reconstruction.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024Review
- Ultrasound-guided gluteal nerves electrical stimulation to enhance strength and power in individuals with chronic knee pain: a randomized controlled pilot trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
- Effects of differences in femoral anteversion and hip flexion angle on hip abductor muscles activity during clam exercise in females.PloS one · 2024Article
- Effects of Radiofrequency Diathermy Plus Therapeutic Exercises on Pain and Functionality of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- A comparative study of the efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and massage techniques in patients with patellofemoral joint pain.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Article
- Retrospective Observational Study on the Characteristics of Pain and Associated Factors of Breakthrough Pain in AdvancedPain research & management · 2022Observational
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Abstract
introductionPatellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is characterized by anterior knee pain, which may limit the performance of functional activities. The influence of hip joint motion on the development of this syndrome has already been documented in the literature. In this regard, studies have investigated the effectiveness of hip muscle strengthening in patients with PFPS.
objectivesThe aims of this systematic review were (1) to summarize the literature related to the effects of hip muscle strengthening on pain intensity, muscle strength, and function in individuals with PFPS and (2) to evaluate the methodological quality of the selected studies.
methodA search for randomized controlled clinical trials was conducted using the following databases: Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PEDro, LILACS, and SciELO. The selected studies had to distinguish the effects of hip muscle strengthening in a group of patients with PFPS, as compared to non-intervention or other kinds of intervention, and had to investigate the following outcomes: pain, muscle strength, and function. The methodological quality of the selected studies was analyzed by means of the PEDro scale.
resultsSeven studies were selected. These studies demonstrated that hip muscle strengthening was effective in reducing pain. However, the studies disagreed regarding the treatments' ability to improve muscle strength. Improvement in functional capabilities after hip muscle strengthening was found in five studies.
conclusionHip muscle strengthening is effective in reducing the intensity of pain and improving functional capabilities in patients with PFPS, despite the lack of evidence for its ability to increase muscle strength.
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