ABSTRACT

EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN

PATIENTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a complex condition commonly
characterized by anterior knee pain. It is one of the most common lower extremity
orthopaedic conditions reported in physically active populations. Its aetiology includes but is
not specific to patellar mal tracking and quadriceps muscle imbalance. Conservative
management including physiotherapy has shown promising results. The interventions used in
its treatment considered in this review include proximal muscle and quadriceps strengthening
exercises, patellar taping, electrotherapy and education.

AIM: To determine the efficacy of physiotherapeutic interventions in treatment of

Patellofemoral pain syndrome

STUDY DESIGN: Review of Literature

METHOD: A search for randomized controlled clinical trials, systematic reviews and Meta
analyses was conducted using the following databases: Google Scholar, MEDLINE,
Cochrane and CINAHL. The selected studies had to provide evidence regarding the
effectiveness of the aforementioned physiotherapeutic interventions on improving pain and
function in patients with PFPS.

CONCLUSION: physiotherapeutic interventions were effective in reducing pain and

increasing function in patients with PFPS within reasonable limits.

KEYWORDS: physiotherapy, exercise, taping, PFPS, strengthening, quadriceps, Anterior

knee pain, electrotherapy, education