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Weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing exercises reduces patellofemoral pain
August 2013
Weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing exercises reduces patellofemoral pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A controlled trial of weight-bearing versus non-weight-bearing exercises for patellofemoral pain.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007 Apr;37(4):155-60Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
45 male subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) were randomized to one of two exercise programs, or no treatment. One group received non-weight-bearing single-joint quadriceps exercise (SJNWBE), one group received weight-bearing multiplejoint quadriceps exercise (MJWBE), and the last group received no exercise prescription. Results showed that both the SJNWBE and MJWBE groups had statist...
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