Targeted Treatment Protocol in Patellofemoral Pain: Does Treatment Designed According to Subgroups Improve Clinical Outcomes in Patients Unresponsive to Multimodal Treatment?

Background: Targeted intervention for subgroups is a promising approach for the management of patellofemoral pain.

Hypothesis: Treatment designed according to subgroups will improve clinical outcomes in patients unresponsive to multimodal treatment.

Study Design: Prospective crossover intervention.

The sensitivity and specificity of the balance evaluation systems test-BESTest in determining risk of fall in stroke patients.

Background: Balance disorders cause disability in stroke and increase risk of falls. The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest), examines balance, determines parameters causing balance disorders, provides information on risk factors for falls.

Objective: To investigate the sensitivity and specificity of the BESTest in determining the risk of falls in stroke patients.