Physiotherapy Effectiveness on Muscle Strength, Flexibility, Pain and Function in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Journal: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation (Vol.3, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-12-23
Authors : Konstantinos Papadopoulos; Russell Kabir;
Page : 035-039
Keywords : Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Pain; Function; Strengthening; Stretching; Physiotherapy effectiveness;
Abstract
Study objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness on muscle strength, flexibility, pain and function of a six-week physiotherapy treatment for patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome delivered in a district North-West Wales National Health Service Hospital.
Methods: 26 patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (9 males, 16 females) who were referred to the NHS physiotherapy department where asked to complete an AKP Scale and two VASs along with a series of clinical tests that measure lower limb isometric strength and flexibility in two different occasions; The first occasion took place directly after the first treatment session with the physiotherapist; the second occasion took place directly after the last physiotherapy visit which was approximately after 5-8 weeks.
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