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Tele-rehabilitation for Recreational Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program in recreational athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). A total of 26 participants aged 18-35 years with unilateral PFPS will be randomly allocated into either a conventional physiotherapy group or a tele-rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive the same evidence-based exercise protocol comprising stretching, strengthening, balance, and functional exercises over a four-week period; however, the intervention group will perform the exercises remotely using the Physitrack mobile application with regular virtual supervision and progress monitoring, while the control group will receive face-to-face physiotherapy sessions. Primary outcome measures will include pain intensity assessed by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), knee range of motion measured using a universal goniometer, and quality of life evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). The usability and patient satisfaction of the tele-rehabilitation platform will be assessed using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). The findings of this study will determine whether tele-rehabilitation is a feasible, user-friendly, and effective alternative to conventional physiotherapy for improving clinical outcomes and rehabilitation accessibility in recreational athletes with PFPS.
Official title: Usability and Effectiveness of Tele-rehabilitation Interventions on Pain, Range of Motion and Quality of Life in Recreational Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 35 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2026-06-09
Completion Date
2026-08
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Physical Therapy
Participants will receive supervised face-to-face physiotherapy for 4 weeks (2 sessions/week). The program will include stretching (hamstrings, quadriceps, IT band, gastrocnemius), strengthening exercises (quadriceps and hip muscles), functional exercises (mini-squats, squats, lunges), and balance training (single-leg stance and heel raises). Exercises will be progressed according to participant tolerance under the supervision of a physiotherapist.
Tele-rehabilitation
Participants will receive a 4-week tele-rehabilitation program (2 sessions/week) delivered through the Physitrack® mobile application. The intervention will include the same standardized stretching, strengthening, functional, and balance exercises as the conventional physiotherapy group. Participants will receive individualized exercise prescriptions, instructional videos, automated reminders, and remote monitoring through the application. A physiotherapist will provide weekly telephone or video-call follow-up, monitor adherence, and progress the exercise program based on the participant's performance.
Locations (1)
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjan, Pakistan