Comparison of Exercise Therapies for Patellofemoral Pain (COMPETE)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- A clinical diagnosis of PFP in at least one knee
- Visual analogue score rating of pain during activities of daily living during the previous week at a minimum of 3 on a 10 cm scale.
- Insidious onset of symptoms unrelated to trauma and persistent for at least 4 weeks.
Pain in the anterior knee associated with at least 3 of the following:
- During or after activity
- Prolonged sitting
- Stair ascent or descent
- Squatting
Exclusion Criteria:
- Meniscal or other intra-articular injury
- Cruciate or collateral ligament laxity or tenderness
- Patellar tendon, iliotibial band, or pes anserine tenderness
- Osgood-Schlatter or Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome
- History of recurrent patellar subluxation or dislocation
- History of surgery to the knee joint
- History of head injury or vestibular disorder within the last 6 months
Sites / Locations
- Bispebjerg Hospital, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Quadriceps Exercise program
Hip Exercise program
The Quadricepts Exercise (QE) program runs for 12 weeks, with exercise sessions 3 times per week. Each training session is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. The exercise program is home based with monthly supervision visits at the clinic.
The Hip Exercise (HE) program runs for 12 weeks, with exercise sessions 3 times per week. Each training session is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. The exercise program is home based with monthly supervision visits at the clinic.