Effectiveness of hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening exercises vs core exercises in Individual with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)

Abstract

Background: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by pain around or behind the patella, exacerbated by running, squatting, or prolonged sitting. Multiple studies have reported significant weakness in the hip lateral rotators and abductors among women with PFPS. it has been proposed that strengthening the hip muscles could improve lower extremity alignment and patellar tracking, thereby reducing retro patellar joint pressure, decreasing pain, and enhancing function in individuals with PFPS. Aim: To find the effectiveness of hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening exercises vs core exercises in individual with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods:40 Participants diagnosed with PFPS were recruited from outpatient orthopaedic clinics aged between 25 to 40. The participants were divided into two groups by using computer table random sampling method. Group A (n=20) receives hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening exercises with knee exercise and group B(n-20) receives core exercise with knee exercise. The outcome measure was visual analogue scale (vas). VAS for pain intensity and lower extremity functional scale for functional performance. Conclusion: This study concluded that both the groups leading to significant improvements in pain level and functional performance, but the group B (Core exercise with knee exercise) had elicit greater functional improvement and reduce pai level than group A (hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening exercises with knee exercise)