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Positional Vs Myofascial Release of Gluteus Medius For Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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July 2024

Positional Vs Myofascial Release of Gluteus Medius For Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Vol: 306| Issue: 7| Number:34| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparing the effects of positional versus myofascial release of gluteus medius to manage patellofemoral pain syndrome: single blinded randomized clinical trial.

J Pak Med Assoc . 2024 Feb;74(2):216-223.

Contributing Authors:
PR Kumar RR Soomro

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Sixty-four patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomized to receive either positional release technique (PRT; n=32) or myofascial release technique (MFRT; n=32). The primary outcome of interest was pain reduction. Secondary outcomes of interest included function improvement, pressure pain threshold, muscle strength, and quality of life. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and six weeks...

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