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Addition of hip strengthening to knee strengthening beneficial over knee strengthening alone for PFP
February 2019
Addition of hip strengthening to knee strengthening beneficial over knee strengthening alone for PFP
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hip and Knee Strengthening Is More Effective Than Knee Strengthening Alone for Reducing Pain and Improving Activity in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jan;48(1):19-31Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fourteen studies were included in this meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of combined hip and knee strengthening exercises programs to either knee strengthening exercises alone or no training in the management of patellofemoral pain. Pooled analyses demonstrated larger pain reduction and change in activity among groups managed with the combined strengthening protocols compared to both knee stre...
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