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Hip abductor and external rotator strengthening provides pain relief for women with PFP
August 2013
Hip abductor and external rotator strengthening provides pain relief for women with PFP
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effects of isolated hip abductor and external rotator muscle strengthening on pain, health status, and hip strength in females with patellofemoral pain: a randomized controlled trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Jan;42(1):22-9. Epub 2011 Oct 25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
28 females suffering from patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome were randomized to either an exercise strength training program of the hip abductors and external rotators, or to a control group not receiving exercise training. Following the 8 week training period, the exercise group demonstrated significant reductions in visual analogue scale pain, while exhibiting increases in both Western Ontario a...
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