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Effects of Telerehabilitation Versus Supervised Rehabilitation Protocol on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Recovery in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

2. listopadu 2026 aktualizováno: Riphah International University

This study aims to compare the effects of telerehabilitation and supervised rehabilitation protocols on pain, range of motion (ROM), and functional recovery in patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). The findings will help determine the effectiveness of remote rehabilitation compared to conventional supervised physiotherapy in improving clinical outcomes among PFPS patients.

Přehled studie

Postavení

Nábor

Podmínky

Intervence / Léčba

Detailní popis

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the knee, particularly among physically active individuals and young adults. It is characterized by anterior knee pain that is aggravated during activities such as stair climbing, squatting, running, prolonged sitting, and other weight-bearing tasks. PFPS can lead to reduced physical function, limitations in daily activities, decreased participation in sports, and a lower quality of life. Rehabilitation programs focusing on pain reduction, restoration of range of motion, muscle strengthening, and functional recovery are considered essential components of management.

Recent advances in digital healthcare have increased the use of telerehabilitation as an alternative method for delivering physiotherapy services. Telerehabilitation offers remote access to exercise programs and clinical guidance, making rehabilitation more accessible and convenient for patients. Several studies have reported positive outcomes of both supervised rehabilitation and telerehabilitation in managing musculoskeletal disorders. However, evidence directly comparing the effects of telerehabilitation and supervised rehabilitation for improving pain, range of motion, and functional recovery in individuals with PFPS remains limited and inconsistent.

There is a need for further research to determine whether telerehabilitation can provide outcomes comparable to conventional supervised rehabilitation in patients with PFPS. Addressing this gap may help clinicians make evidence-based decisions regarding rehabilitation delivery methods and improve access to effective treatment for individuals experiencing patellofemoral pain.

Typ studie

Intervenční

Zápis (Odhadovaný)

44

Fáze

  • Nelze použít

Kontakty a umístění

Tato část poskytuje kontaktní údaje pro ty, kteří studii provádějí, a informace o tom, kde se tato studie provádí.

Studijní kontakt

Studijní záloha kontaktů

Studijní místa

    • Punjab Province
      • Lahore, Punjab Province, Pákistán, 54000
        • Nábor
        • Riphah International University
        • Kontakt:
        • Kontakt:
        • Vrchní vyšetřovatel:
          • Vaneeza M Jamshaid, DPT

Kritéria účasti

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Kritéria způsobilosti

Věk způsobilý ke studiu

20 let až 60 let (Dospělý)

Přijímá zdravé dobrovolníky

Ano

Pohlaví způsobilá ke studiu

Všechno

Popis

Inclusion Criteria:

  • • Participants aged 18-60 years

    • Anterior knee pain for at least 6 months.
    • Presence of retro-patellar or peri-patellar pain lasting more than 6 weeks.
    • Diagnosis of PFPS based on:

Kujala score < 100). Participants were included with PFPS when Kujala (AKPS) score < 85 indicating limitation function limitation in PFPS.

Positive Clarke's Test

• Pain during patellar compression or patellar facet palpation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • History of knee injury/trauma or lower extremity joint replacement.

    • Systemic diseases: diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Synovitis of the knee, degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee, and history of prior chronic knee pain. Having referred pain coming from the lumbar spine, hips, ankles or feet.
    • Athletes or individuals with high physical activity (based on GPAQ).
    • Neurological disorders

Studijní plán

Tato část poskytuje podrobnosti o studijním plánu, včetně toho, jak je studie navržena a co studie měří.

Jak je studie koncipována?

Detaily designu

  • Primární účel: Léčba
  • Přidělení: Randomizované
  • Intervenční model: Paralelní přiřazení
  • Maskování: Dvojnásobek

Zbraně a zásahy

Skupina účastníků / Arm
Intervence / Léčba
Experimentální: Group A

Participants receive a structured 6-week telerehabilitation exercise program delivered remotely under live, real-time video call supervision by a licensed physical therapist (3 sessions per week, total 18 sessions, for 40 mins.

Baseline Protocol (Pre-Exercise):5-10 minutes warm-up walk.10-15 minutes self-applied moist hot pack over anterior knee. Self-stretching exercises for Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius-Soleus, and Iliotibial band (3 repetitions of 30-second holds each).Pain-free active knee range of motion (flexion and extension) exercises. Exercise Progression Protocol: Week 1 (Muscle Activation & Pain Relief). Week 2 (Subacute Phase - Closed Kinetic Chain & Hip Stability)Week 3 (Intermediate Phase - Dynamic Stability),Week 4 (Advanced Phase - Eccentric Control),Week 5 (Functional Integration),Week 6 (High-Level Function & Discharge Prep): Full depth controlled squats , Stair negotiation drills, Unassisted single-leg squats, and Multi-planar step agility drills.

The telerehabilitation intervention consists of a structured rehabilitation program delivered remotely through virtual communication platforms. The program includes therapeutic exercises, stretching, strengthening, and functional training designed to reduce pain, improve knee range of motion, and enhance functional recovery in patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Participants will receive regular guidance, monitoring, and progression of exercises through remote sessions. Participants receive a structured 6-week telerehabilitation exercise program delivered remotely under live, real-time video call supervision by a licensed physical therapist (3 sessions per week, total 18 sessions, for 40 mins.

Baseline Protocol 5-10 minutes warm-up walk.10-15 minutes self-applied moist hot pack over anterior knee. Self-stretching exercises for Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius-Soleus, and Iliotibial band (3 repetitions of 30-second holds each).Pain-free active knee range of motion exercises

Ostatní jména:
  • Tele-rehab Protocol, Digital Physical Therapy Program , Remote Supervised Exercise Program
Experimentální: Group B

Participants receive face-to-face, in-clinic supervised physical therapy delivered directly by a licensed physical therapist (3 sessions per week ,40 min,total 18 sessions).

Baseline Protocol (Pre-Exercise):

5-10 minutes warm-up walk. 10-15 minutes hot pack surrounding patella). Therapist-assisted passive/active-assisted stretching for Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius-Soleus, and Iliotibial band (3 repetitions of 20-second holds each).

Pain-free active and active-assisted knee range of motion (flexion and extension) exercises.

Exercise Progression Protocol:

Identical exercise progression framework as the Telerehabilitation group (Weeks 1 to 6 covering SLR, hip abduction, clamshells, squats, lunges, step-ups, step-downs, and single-leg balance), performed in-clinic under direct hands-on physical supervision and guidance.

Participants receive face-to-face, in-clinic supervised physical therapy delivered directly by a licensed physical therapist (3 sessions per week ,40 min,total 18 sessions).

Baseline Protocol (Pre-Exercise):

5-10 minutes warm-up walk. 10-15 minutes hot pack surrounding patella). Therapist-assisted passive/active-assisted stretching for Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius-Soleus, and Iliotibial band (3 repetitions of 20-second holds each).

Pain-free active and active-assisted knee range of motion (flexion and extension) exercises.

Exercise Progression Protocol:

Identical exercise progression framework as the Telerehabilitation group (Weeks 1 to 6 covering SLR, hip abduction, clamshells, squats, lunges, step-ups, step-downs, and single-leg balance), performed in-clinic under direct hands-on physical supervision and guidance.

Ostatní jména:
  • In-Clinic Physiotherapy, Face-to-Face Supervised Rehabilitation

Co je měření studie?

Primární výstupní opatření

Měření výsledku
Popis opatření
Časové okno
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Časové okno: The NPRS Scale will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.

The NPRS was utilized to assess the patient's pain level. Patients were asked to rate the intensity of their current pain level on an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worst discomfort possible).

The NPRS Scale will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.
Anterior Knee Pain Scale/ Kujala Score
Časové okno: The Kujala Score will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.

The Kujala score was originally designed to assess symptoms and functional disability in patients with Patellofemoral dysfunction. The grading system consists of 13 questions about functional features, such as limping, support, walking, stair descending and climbing, squatting, running, jumping, prolonged sitting with knees flexed, pain, swelling, kneecap movement, thigh atrophy, and flexion deficit. The maximum score is 100, and a higher number indicates a better result.

The Kujala Score will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.
Universal Goniometer for ROM
Časové okno: The ROM will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.

The universal goniometer is the most often used clinical equipment for measuring ROM. Goniometer demonstrates good intra-rater and inter-rater reliability when used consistently with proper technique. The whole range of joint mobility can be measured in degrees by aligning the goniometer's fixed and moveable arms to specific bony landmarks on either side of the joint, and a universal goniometer is used to measure joint range of motion (ROM).

The ROM will be assessed at baseline (pre-intervention) and after completion of the rehabilitation program. The total intervention duration will be 6 weeks, with sessions conducted 3 times per week.

Spolupracovníci a vyšetřovatelé

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Sponzor

Spolupracovníci

Vyšetřovatelé

  • Vrchní vyšetřovatel: Vaneeza Jamshaid, DPT, Riphah International University

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Termíny studijních záznamů

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Hlavní termíny studia

Začátek studia (Aktuální)

15. října 2026

Primární dokončení (Odhadovaný)

15. prosince 2026

Dokončení studie (Odhadovaný)

30. prosince 2026

Termíny zápisu do studia

První předloženo

2. listopadu 2026

První předloženo, které splnilo kritéria kontroly kvality

2. listopadu 2026

První zveřejněno (Aktuální)

6. listopadu 2026

Aktualizace studijních záznamů

Poslední zveřejněná aktualizace (Aktuální)

6. listopadu 2026

Odeslaná poslední aktualizace, která splnila kritéria kontroly kvality

2. listopadu 2026

Naposledy ověřeno

1. listopadu 2026

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