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Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2025-01-03
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
the goal of this interventional study is to Investigate the effect of core strengthening exercises on pain, strength, function, and balance in patients with PFPS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients of both genders aged 18 to 35 years old
- Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks
- Body mass index between 18 and 25 kg/m2
- Pain worsened by at least two activities such as jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, or squatting
- Positive patellar grinding test
- Symptoms began gradually without trauma
You will not qualify if you...
- History of traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation
- Past meniscal or intra-articular knee injuries, cruciate or collateral ligament involvement
- Any bony or congenital deformities of the lower limbs
- Previous surgeries on the knee or hip joints
- Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints
- Conditions affecting muscle strength, including diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cairo University
Giza, Egypt
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Research Team
R
Rana Ibrahim Ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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