Current Physiotherapy Approaches for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A systematic review

Authors

  • Aslinda Fuhad Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Zarina Zahari Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Maria Justine Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Sun Wen Qiang Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'An City, Shandong Province, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4673

Keywords:

Physiotherapy, Patellofemoral Pain, Physical Functions, Kinesiophobia

Abstract

Background PFPS is a common knee-flexion-induced pain among young people who attend physiotherapy. Significant This study focused on PT management on PFPS. Methods The papers were retrieved via an electronic search of year-round databases. The McMaster Critical Review Form for Quantitative Research and the Cochrane (EPOC) were utilised for quality and risk assessments. Limitations Small evidence on Blood flow restrictions, kinesiophobia, and patient education could be due to lack of investigation. Findings More trials on the effect of various types of PFPS intervention. Implications Physiotherapy improves pain, physical function, and kinesiophobia, but further research is needed for clinical applicability.

Author Biographies

Aslinda Fuhad, Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

Zarina Zahari, Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

 

Maria Justine, Centre for Physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

 

Sun Wen Qiang, Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'An City, Shandong Province, China

 

 

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2023-05-19

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Fuhad, A., Zahari, Z., Justine, M., & Wen Qiang, S. (2023). Current Physiotherapy Approaches for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A systematic review. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 8(24), 191–198. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v8i24.4673

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