The Effects of a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program on Symptoms and Ground-Reaction Forces in Runners With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
Jean-Francois EsculierJean-Sébastien Roy

Abstract

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most frequent running-related injuries. However, few interventions taking into consideration the specificity of running have been shown to be effective in runners with PFP. To evaluate the effects of a multimodal rehabilitation program including lower-limb-strengthening/ motor-control exercises, advice on running biomechanics, and symptoms management on symptoms, strength, and ground-reaction forces in runners with PFP. Pre- to post- quasi-experimental. Gait-analysis laboratory and private physical therapy clinic. 21 runners with PFP (34.1 ± 6.0 y old, symptoms duration 38.1 ± 45.5 mo). An 8-wk multimodal rehabilitation program including lower-limb- and core-strengthening and motor-control exercises, as well as advice on running gait and symptoms management. The Activities of Daily Living Scale of the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS-ADLS) questionnaire and visual analog scales for usual pain (VAS-U), worst pain (VAS-W), and pain during running (VAS-R) were used to assess changes in symptoms and function. Vertical ground-reaction forces (VGRF) during running and lower-limb isometric strength were also measured. Statistically and clinically significant improvements (P < .001) were reported on KOS-...Continue Reading

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