Investigation of the Effect of Pilates Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain

Last updated: November 16, 2024
Sponsor: Istanbul University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Pilates Exercise

Supervised Rehabilitation

Clinical Study ID

NCT05811637
D2023
  • Ages 18-45
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Pilates exercises in Patellofemoral pain patients compared to hip and knee combined exercises in improving pain, muscle strength, flexibility, function and quality of life in short term.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having characteristic signs of PFP (retropatellar or peripatellar pain)

  • Presence of at least 3 points of retropatellar or peripatellar pain on the NumberedPain Rating Scale (NPRS) with squatting, climbing stairs, prolonged sitting, orfunctional activity that burdens the PFP

  • Presence of any of the criteria such as tenderness, small effusion in the patellarfacet palpation

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patellofemoral dislocation, subluxation, intra-articular knee pathology

  • Previous lower extremity surgery, and knee-related trauma

  • A history of hip pathology or neurological disorders

  • Knee trauma in the last 1 month

Study Design

Total Participants: 34
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Pilates Exercise
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 15, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
November 15, 2023

Study Description

Patellofemoral pain is a common condition characterized by pain in anterior knee, around the kneecap. It is known that exercise is beneficial in rehabilitation in general. Exercise programs applied to patients with PFP should include hip and knee-targeted combined exercises. Nowadays, Pilates is used as an effective rehabilitation tool for individuals with musculoskeletal problems, especially in reducing pain and improving function. Therefore, we believe that Pilates exercises can be effective in PFP Considering that PFP is a chronic condition and exercise therapy is one of the main strategies in the treatment. Pilates may be preferred as one of the alternative treatment method.

This randomized controlled study was designed to compare the effects of two different treatment protocols, Group-I (Supervised Rehabilitation) and Group-II (Pilates Exercises). Patients who applied to the Istanbul Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Sports Medicine outpatient clinic and were diagnosed with PFP by a specialist physician based on the patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic imaging. The estimated desired sample size was at least 14 participants per group. We anticipated a dropout rate of 20%. Therefore, 34 participants were required for each group (Supervised Rehabilitation n=17, Pilates Exercises n=17) of both sexes, ages ranging from 18-45 years. A computer generated randomization list was used to divide the patients into two groups (https://www.randomizer.org/). An 'Informed Consent Form' was obtained from patients by explaining the purpose of the study, the duration of the study, the treatments to be applied, and possible side effects.

Connect with a study center

  • Istanbul University

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

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