Core Stability Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Training on Pain and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT07664566 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/006411
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 63
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of core stability exercises versus proprioceptive training in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Keywords

Core Stability Exercises; Proprioceptive Training; Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Pain and Function

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• pain intensity

  pain will be assessed by VAS which line on a 100 mm , where 0 indicates no pain and 100 indicates the worst possible pain.

  up to four weeks

• knee disability

  knee disability will be assessed by Kujala Patellofemoral Questionnaire.Which is a 13-item questionnaire including different items on pain related to functioning and activities. The categories within each item are weighted and item scores summed to provide an overall index scored from 0 to 100, where the maximum score of 100 represents no disability.

  up to four weeks

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• pressure pain threshold

  up to four weeks

• knee range of motion

  up to four weeks

• knee proprioception (joint position error)

  up to four weeks

• quadriceps muscle strength

  up to four weeks

Study Arms (3)

Core Stability Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

twenty one patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome will receive Core stability exercises + traditional physical therapy three times a week for four weeks.

Other: Core Stability Exercises; Other: traditional therapy

Proprioceptive Training

EXPERIMENTAL

Twenty-one patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome will receive proprioceptive exercises + traditional physical therapy three times a week for four weeks.

Other: Proprioceptive Training; Other: traditional therapy

traditional therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

twenty one patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome will receive traditional physical therapy three times a week for four weeks.

Other: traditional therapy

Interventions

Core Stability Exercises OTHER

core stability exercises including warm-up, main training, and cool-down phases; warm up exercises in the form of Cat-Camel exercise will be performed for 5-8 cycles to mobilize the spine and promote smooth segmental motion. The primary main training consisted of McGill's "Big Three" core stabilization exercises, which emphasize endurance and control of the deep stabilizing muscles, curl up, side bridge, and Quadrupedal stance, finallly the cool down phase had dynamic stretching at the end of each session to reduce muscle tension and promote recovery plus tradional therapy

Core Stability Exercises

Proprioceptive Training OTHER

proprioceptive training consisted of group of exercises for balance on 1 leg on a stable surface and a unstable surface. in addition to tradional therapy.

Proprioceptive Training

traditional therapy OTHER

tradional therapy in the form of interferential therapy, knee strengthening exercises, knee strengthening exercises, stretching exercises, patellar mobilization and ischemic compression

Core Stability Exercises; Proprioceptive Training; traditional therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• A confirmed diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) based on clinical and radiographic examination, with no evidence of other knee pathologies, as verified by an orthopaedic physician
• Presence of unilateral PFPS for a minimum duration of three months, indicating a chronic condition
• Age between 18 and 40 years, representing the typical symptomatic population affected by PFPS
• Report of increased anterior knee pain during at least two of the following patellofemoral stress-provoking activities: stair ascent or descent, squatting, kneeling, running, or prolonged sitting
• A positive patellar grind test (Clarke's sign) confirming involvement of the patellofemoral joint

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of chronic pain conditions unrelated to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) as Rheumatoid arthritis, Chronic neuropathic pain, chronic low back pain and knee and hip osteoarthritis.
• Pregnancy or history of recent trauma affecting the pelvic or knee region
• History of corticosteroid injection in the affected knee
• Presence of ankle arthritis or gouty arthritis, which may alter lower-limb biomechanics
• History of previous surgical intervention involving the lumbar spine, hip, knee, or foot
• Presence of lower-limb structural deformities, including pes planus, knee valgus, or knee varus deformities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

mohamed hassan, phd

CONTACT

0 11 21363081; mohamed.hassan.salama7@gmail.com

mohamed hassan, phd

CONTACT

01121363081; mohamed.hassan.salama7@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: opaque sealed envelope
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator : Mohamed hassan ibrahim salama

Model Details: Core Stability Exercises and Proprioceptive Training

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 18, 2026
• First Posted: June 24, 2026
• Study Start: June 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): March 20, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 20, 2027
• Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06