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Jundishapur Scientific Medical Journal

The Effect of Weight Adjustment on the Rehabilitation of Movement Function in Women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Department of Pathology and Corrective Movements, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
10.32592/JSMJ.23.2.177
Abstract
Background and Objectives Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common forms of knee pain and is a term used for various pathologies or anatomical abnormalities that lead to anterior knee pain. The aim of the current research was to investigate the effect of different levels of weight adjustment on the motor function of women with PFPS. Subjects and Methods In this quasi-experimental study, 75 women with PFPS were selected by purposeful sampling and were randomly divided into 5 groups with equal numbers including weight adjustment (1- ¼ of body weight, 2- ½ of body weight, 3- ¾ of body weight), the group without weight adjustment, and the control group. The training protocol included selected resistance and functional exercises to strengthen hip and knee muscles, which were performed on stable and unstable surfaces. Analysis of covariance and Bonferroni's post hoc test were used for statistical analysis. Results The exercise intervention reduced pain and improved movement function in the exercise groups compared to the control group (P<0.001). Corrective exercises involving weight adjustment with ½ and ¾ of body weight resulted in more effectiveness with regard to pain variables and movement function compared to the weight adjustment group with ¼ of body weight and the group without weight adjustment (P < 0.01). Conclusion Based on the findings of this research, weight adjustment during corrective exercise can improve the quality of exercise by reducing mechanical pressure on the knee and reducing pain, which results in improved movement function in patients with PFPS
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