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Effectiveness of hip muscle strengthening in patellofemoral pain syndrome patients: a systematic review
Santos, Thiago R. T.; Oliveira, Bárbara A.; Ocarino, Juliana M.; Holt, Kenneth G.; Fonseca, Sérgio T..
  • Santos, Thiago R. T.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Oliveira, Bárbara A.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Ocarino, Juliana M.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Holt, Kenneth G.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Fonseca, Sérgio T.; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Escola de Educação Física, Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional. Departamento de Fisioterapia. Belo Horizonte. BR
Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) ; 19(3): 167-176, May-Jun/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-751381
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is characterized by anterior knee pain, which may limit the performance of functional activities. The influence of hip joint motion on the development of this syndrome has already been documented in the literature. In this regard, studies have investigated the effectiveness of hip muscle strengthening in patients with PFPS.

Objectives:

The aims of this systematic review were (1) to summarize the literature related to the effects of hip muscle strengthening on pain intensity, muscle strength, and function in individuals with PFPS and (2) to evaluate the methodological quality of the selected studies.

Method:

A search for randomized controlled clinical trials was conducted using the following databases Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PEDro, LILACS, and SciELO. The selected studies had to distinguish the effects of hip muscle strengthening in a group of patients with PFPS, as compared to non-intervention or other kinds of intervention, and had to investigate the following

outcomes:

pain, muscle strength, and function. The methodological quality of the selected studies was analyzed by means of the PEDro scale.

Results:

Seven studies were selected. These studies demonstrated that hip muscle strengthening was effective in reducing pain. However, the studies disagreed regarding the treatments' ability to improve muscle strength. Improvement in functional capabilities after hip muscle strengthening was found in five studies.

Conclusion:

Hip muscle strengthening is effective in reducing the intensity of pain and improving functional capabilities in patients with PFPS, despite the lack of evidence for its ability to increase muscle strength. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reflex / Skin / Afferent Pathways / Muscle, Skeletal / Nociception / Neuronal Plasticity Type of study: Systematic reviews Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Reflex / Skin / Afferent Pathways / Muscle, Skeletal / Nociception / Neuronal Plasticity Type of study: Systematic reviews Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. phys. ther. (Impr.) Journal subject: MEDICINA FISICA E REABILITACAO Year: 2015 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais/BR