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Quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome
August 2014
Quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of physical therapist-guided quadriceps-strengthening exercises for the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Jun;44(6):391-B1Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Data extracted from 7 RCTs (n=626) was analyzed to evaluate the role of quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). 3 studies (n=204) compared quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise against advice and information. 5 studies compared quadriceps muscle-strengthening exercise combined with other interventions, against advice and information or p...
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