BACKGROUND/AIM The role of hip muscles in the rehabilitation of patellofemoral pain syndrome has recently received interest. The aim of this study was to compare the efficiencies of hip exercises alongside knee exercises versus only knee exercises on pain, function, and isokinetic muscle strength in patients with this syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-five young female patients (mean age:...

OBJECTIVES To investigate whether there was a difference in hamstring length between patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome and healthy asymptomatic controls aged 18 to 35 years. DESIGN A cross-sectional observational study measuring hamstring length in patients and asymptomatic controls. SETTING Hospital physiotherapy department. PARTICIPANTS Two groups were tested; one group diagnos...

The currently most plausible pathophysiologic theory for the etiology of pain in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome involves abnormal mechanical stress to the patellofemoral joint. At this time, there is no consensus nor is there a sufficient body of research evidence to guide management of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. This means that clinicians have to rely to some exten...

Pain in the kneecap (patellofemoral joint) or surrounding soft tissues (ligaments, tendons, etc.) might be grouped together under umbrella term patellofemoral pain syndrome. Squatting, sit-to-stand exercise, stair climbing activity, jogging, and running are all associated with a worsening of syndrome, chronic disease (2). Objective Methodology: The purpose this study is to evaluate efficacy kin...

The Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common knee complaint seen in adolescent and young adults. Pain in the knee is usually anterior, not well localized, and diffuse. The purpose of this study was to analyze which of the presumed physical examination signs which can be present in an asymptomatic population are a consequence of intrinsic risk factors for this disease. 263 patients...