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Aquatic Plyometrics for Adolescents With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
This study was designed to assess the effect of a 12-week hydro-kinetic plyometric (HK-Plyo) training on pain, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Fifty-six adolescents with PFPS were randomly allocated to the HK-Plyo group (n = 28, received the plyometric-based hydro-kinetic therapy program, twice/week, over 12 weeks) or the control group (n = 28, received standard exercise program). Both groups were assessed for pain, muscle strength, disability, and QoL pre and post-treatment.
Official title: Hydro-Kinetic Plyometrics: A Randomized Clinical Assessment of Its Therapeutic Benefits for Adolescents With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
10 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2023-06-04
Completion Date
2024-05-30
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hydro-Kinetic Plyometric Exercise Program
Participants underwent a structured HK-Plyo program conducted in a water medium (pool). The intervention consisted of 24 total sessions, delivered twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks. Each 45-minute session included a 10-minute aquatic warm-up, a 30-minute core plyometric phase, and a 5-minute cool-down. The core phase consisted of 10 unilateral and bilateral lower-limb plyometric exercises, including variations of hopping, bounding, and jumping. Exercise prescription, progression, and safety parameters strictly adhered to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) guidelines and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safety standards.
Standard Exercise Program (Conventional Physical Therapy)
Participants underwent a standard, land-based exercise program. The intervention consisted of 24 total sessions, delivered twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks, with each session lasting 45 minutes. The program was multimodal and consisted of lower-limb flexibility exercises, progressive lower-extremity strength training, weight-bearing exercises, proprioceptive training, and balance exercises.
Locations (1)
Ragab K. Elnaggar
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia