Effect of Physiotherapy Integrated Exercise Rehabilitation Protocol on Outcomes of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Abd-Elmohsen, Sahar A.; Abdelall, Hanan Abdelrazik; AbdElaal, Enace Mohamed; Elkady, Hesham Abd Elrahim; M. Alkady, Eman A.

doi:10.21608/asnj.2020.49068.1071

Effect of Physiotherapy Integrated Exercise Rehabilitation Protocol on Outcomes of Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Medical - Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

² Medical-Surgical Nursing ,Faculty of Nursing ,Assiut,Egypt ,Assiut University

³ Lecturer of Medical - Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Egypt.

⁴ Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt.

⁵ Professor of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University. Egypt.

10.21608/asnj.2020.49068.1071

Abstract

Abstract Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by anterior knee pain, which may limit the performance of functional daily activities. Aim: to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy integrated exercise rehabilitation protocol on outcomes of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome Methods: Research design: A quasi - experimental (pre
/ post) design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in the Physiotherapy Department at Assiut University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of (60) adult patients aged 20- 65 years diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Tools: two tools (I): Structured patient interview questionnaire; this tool consisted of two parts; Part 1: Patients demographic characteristics and Part 2: Patient's medical data assessment. Tool (II): Kujala Patellofemoral Questionnaire (KPQ) scale. Results: Exercise rehabilitation protocol resulted in a highly statistically significant difference in the pre / post protocol in the whole items of Kujala patellofemoral score. Conclusion: The exercise rehabilitation protocol was more effective in improving patient's outcomes (reducing pain, improving activities of daily living in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Recommendation: Screening programs to identify the risk factors for prolonged pain and knee functional deficit, and the potential association with degenerative joint disease.

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