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Motor Control Retraining vs Close Kinetic Chain Exercises for Pain, Function and Vastus Medialis Oblique Strength in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad
Summary
This study compares two treatments - motor control retraining and close kinetic chain exercises - to improves the pain, VMO strength, knee function. Fifty participants out of which 4 dropped out; will be randomly assigned to receive either motor control retraining or close kinetic chain exercises training for 45 minutes per session, three times per week, for six weeks. Pain intensity will be measured using the visual analogue scale. Knee function will be measured using Kujala anterior knee pain scale. Vastus medialis oblique strength will be measured using digital dynamometer. Dynamic knee valgus will be measured using Kinovea-2D video analysis. Q-angle will be measured using manual goniometer. Patellar maltracking will be measured using combined assessment of dynamic knee valgus and q-angle. This study aims to determine which treatment produces greater improvements, which may help physiotherapists choose more effective treatments for patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome in Pakistan.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Motor Control Retraining and Close Kinetic Chain Exercises on Pain, Function and Vastus Medialis Oblique Strength in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-04-24
Completion Date
2026-08-09
Last Updated
2026-08-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Motor Control Retraining
What: A supervised exercise program consisting of motor control retraining exercises designed to improve neuromuscular control, movement coordination, muscle activation, and postural stability. The exercises are performed under supervision three times per week for 6 weeks. When: 45 minutes per session, 3 sessions per week, for 6 consecutive weeks (total 18 sessions). How much: Each exercise performed for 10-15 seconds, with 3×5 reps, with rest periods as needed. By whom: Licensed physiotherapist trained in motor control retraining exercises. Where: Outpatient rehabilitation department of MTH (Madinah Teaching Hospital), Faisalabad; Pro Health Rehab \& Medical Centre, Faisalabad; United Hospital, Faisalabad.
Close Kinetic Chain Exercises
What: A supervised exercise program consisting of closed kinetic chain exercises designed to improve muscle strength, joint stability, neuromuscular control, and functional movement. The exercises are performed under supervision three times per week for 6 weeks. When: 45 minutes per session, 3 sessions per week, for 6 consecutive weeks (total 18 sessions). How much: Each exercise performed for 10-15 seconds, with 3×5 reps, with rest periods as needed. By whom: Licensed physiotherapist trained in close kinetic chain exercises. Where: Outpatient rehabilitation department of MTH (Madinah Teaching Hospital), Faisalabad; Pro Health Rehab \& Medical Centre, Faisalabad; United Hospital, Faisalabad.
Locations (1)
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan