Three-Year Outcome After a 1-Month Physiotherapy Program of Local and Individualized Global Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain Followed by Self-Management.

Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess whether improvements after a 1-month patellofemoral pain (PFP) program addressing local and global deficits were maintained for 3 years.

Design: This prospective cohort study comprised 4 treatment phases including a randomized trial during week 1.

Setting: The study was conducted in a private physiotherapy practice.

Individualized physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain.

Background And Purpose: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is associated with a wide range of local and global physical factors possibly contributing to pain and thus requires detailed assessment and individualized treatment. Yet, no cohort study was found that assessed the value of individualized physiotherapy, probably because this approach lends itself to clinical practice but not to scientific research. Most studies focus on a 'knee' or 'hip' treatment approach irrespective of individual global differences in lower limb alignment, movement patterns and muscle tightness.

The effect of taping, quadriceps strengthening and stretching prescribed separately or combined on patellofemoral pain.

Background And Purpose: Quadriceps strengthening, quadriceps stretching and patellar taping are commonly prescribed together for patellofemoral pain patients. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of each of these techniques in isolation for one week and in combination for one week.

Methods: A prospective double-blind randomized control study was designed involving 41 subjects with 60 knees diagnosed with patellofemoral pain.