Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain? A systematic review with meta-analysis and appraisal of the quality of interventions.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of adjunct treatments combined with exercise to exercise alone in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and explore the quality of intervention descriptions in randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Design: Systematic review.

Data Sources: Seven databases were searched in November 2023.

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a common dysfunction that can compromise the performance of daily activities. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been proposed as a complementary tool in the therapeutic approach.

Objective: To analyze the effects of adding NMES to therapeutic exercises in women with PFP.

Analysis of lower limb muscle strength characteristics of amateur runners with patellofemoral pain: A cross-sectional study.

To analyze the lower limb muscle strength characteristics of amateur runners with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Sixty amateur runners (30 in the knee pain group, 30 in the control group) underwent measurements of hip abduction strength, knee extension strength, and knee flexion strength. Additionally, the hamstring/quadriceps ratio and limb strength symmetry index were calculated for all participants.

Midterm Outcomes of Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellar Instability in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Background: Patellar instability is frequently encountered in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The clinical outcomes of isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFLR) for patellar instability in patients with EDS are unknown.

Purpose: To evaluate midterm clinical outcomes of isolated MPFLR for patellar instability in patients with EDS and factors affecting these outcomes.

Assessing quadriceps strength in patellofemoral pain patients: A study on the reliability and validity of a low-cost strain-gauge for clinical practice.

Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common knee complaint affecting diverse populations both acutely and chronically. Quadriceps muscle weakness is one possible aetiology, but current devices for measuring muscle strength (isokinetic dynamometer [ID] and hand-held dynamometers [HHD]) are frequently too expensive (e.g.

Evaluating the Impact of Flossing Band Integration in Conventional Physiotherapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is prevalent among physically active individuals, highlighting the need for innovative treatment strategies beyond conventional physiotherapy. This study investigates the effectiveness of integrating flossing band therapy with standard physiotherapy, anticipating improved outcomes in pain reduction, functional ability, and patient satisfaction. A double-blinded randomized controlled trial involved 50 PFPS-diagnosed participants.

The relationship between joint hypermobility and patellar instability: A systematic review.

Introduction: Hypermobility describes the movement of joints beyond normal limits. Whether hypermobility predisposes to patellar instability is yet to be established. We aimed to determine if joint hypermobility leads to an increased risk of patellar instability, and to evaluate outcomes of treatment for patellar instability in those who exhibit hypermobility.

Consensus methods in patellofemoral pain: how rigorous are they? A scoping review.

Objective: Clinicians treating patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) rely on consensus statements to make the best practice recommendations in the absence of definitive evidence on how to manage PFP. However, the methods used to generate and assess agreement for these recommendations have not been examined. Our objective was to map the methods used to generate consensus-based recommendations for PFP and apply four novel questions to assess the rigour of consensus development.

Impairments in peroneal muscle size and activation in individuals with patellofemoral pain in weight-bearing position.

Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is characterized by chronic pain in the anterior aspect of the knee during loading activities. Many studies investigating muscle morphology changes for individuals with PFP focus on the proximal joints, however, few studies have investigated muscles of the foot and ankle complex. This study aimed to explore the differences in peroneal muscle size and activation between individuals with PFP and healthy controls using ultrasound imaging in weight-bearing.

Surgical treatment for recurrent patellar dislocation with severe torsional deformities: Double-level derotational osteotomy may not have a clear advantage over single-level derotational osteotomy in improving clinical and radiological outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether double-level (femur + tibia) derotational osteotomy is superior to single-level femoral derotational osteotomy for recurrent patellar dislocation with severe femoral and tibial rotational deformities (femoral anteversion >30° and external tibial torsion >30°).

Methods: Between January 2015 and June 2020, a total of 115 knees with recurrent patellar dislocation treated with combined medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction (MPFL-R) and derotational osteotomies were evaluated after a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Among these cases, 15 knees that underwent double-level derotational osteotomy were included in the double-level group, which was propensity-matched in a 1:2 ratio to a single-level group of patients who underwent single-level femoral derotational osteotomy (30 knees).