Effectiveness Of Core Stabilization Exercises In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The aim of this randomized controlled study; To investigate the multifactorial effectiveness of core stabilization exercises applied in patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome. 20/60 years old/with retropatellar pain that occurs during at least two of the activities and persists for at least one month While patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) were included in the study; Patients with meniscus and ligament lesions, osteoarthritis, patellofemoral dislocation and/or subluxation history, osseous anomalies and history of knee surgery, pregnancy status, and patients using analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs will not be included in the study. Individuals will be divided into two groups by computerized randomization. Control group; Traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises, (n=20) Core stability group; Core stabilization and hip exercises will be given in addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises. (n=20) After obtaining the demographic information of the cases, before and after the treatment; Visual analog scale (VAS) change, Kuala scale change, Trunk forward flexion flexibility change, Hamstring muscle flexibility change, Sit-reach test change, Q angle measurement change, Normal joint movement change, McGill stabilization tests change, Timed get up and go test change, Single leg jump test change, Y balance test change, Muscle strength change will be evaluated by the same person using the Corbin Posture analysis change and Foot posture index (FPI) change parameters. IMPLEMENTATION PROTOCOL Control group; traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; isometric exercises 3 sets of 10 repetitions in one session, balance exercise 30/45 sec, one leg balance exercise 45/60 sec , stretching exercises 4 sets 5 repetitions 20 sec duration, off kinetic chain (CHC) AND open kinetic chain (ACZ) exercises were planned as 3 sets for 4 weeks and 3 days a week . Core stability group; In addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; hip muscle strengthening exercises are 3 sets of 10 repetitions in each session, and (core) stabilization exercises are 1st and 2nd weeks 2 sets 15 repetitions 3rd and 4th weeks 2 sets 5 repetition was planned for 4 weeks and 3 days a week. While the patients will be exercised with a physiotherapist 1 day a week, the treatment will be followed as a home exercise program 2 days a week.

SUBJECT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE RESEARCH The term patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is defined as retropatellar or peripatellar pain that occurs as a result of physical and biomechanical changes that causes pain in the anterior part of the knee related to changes in the patellofemoral joint. Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems, accounting for approximately 9-10% of all musculoskeletal complaints and 20-40% of all knee problems. PFPS is frequently encountered among young, physically active individuals. It is a common knee problem. It occurs most frequently in women, athletes and soldiers. Many factors such as decrease in quadriceps femoris strength, decreased flexibility, activity mismatch between vastus medialis obliqua and vastus lateralis obliqua muscles, rotations between femur and tibia, excessive subtalar pronation, positional changes in the kneecap have been associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In a systematic analysis, it was observed that patients with PFPS had a decrease in the abduction/external rotation/extension strength of the affected side when compared to healthy individuals. In a guideline regarding foot problems; It has been reported that foot pronation causes internal rotation of the tibia or femur (femoral anteversion), which disrupts the patellofemoral mechanism, while the pessary sergeant places more stress on the patellofemoral mechanism, especially when a person is running, since less softening and a harder contact are provided for the leg when the foot hits the ground. In a controlled study involving patients with chronic PFPS, it was found that there was no significant difference between arthroscopy and home exercise program compared to home exercise alone, and home exercise alone was very effective. The target in PFPS rehabilitation; to restore the functions of the joint and relieve pain. The first step in traditional rehabilitation is to strengthen the Quadriceps femoris (QF) and Vastus medialis obliqua (VMO) muscles. The treatment program consists of Open kinetic chain/Closed kinetic chain (ACZ/CHZ), stretching (iliotibial band, QF, hamstring, gastrocnemius, gastrocsoleus) exercises. It was concluded that isokinetic exercises prevent extensor strength loss in patellofemoral pain syndrome, but they are not sufficient alone. In another study, it was found that hip strengthening exercises in addition to knee strengthening exercises were more effective in both improving function and reducing pain in sedentary women with PFPS than the group performing knee strengthening exercises alone. it was observed that the pain decreased more in the group in which both closed kinetic chain exercises and hip strengthening exercises were given compared to the group given only closed kinetic chain exercises. In a randomized controlled study, core neuromuscular training was given in addition to routine physical therapy, and it was observed that patients improved more than routine physical therapy. In another study, core muscle strengthening exercises were given in addition to routine physical therapy and it was observed that it improved both pain and dynamic balance in patients compared to routine physical therapy alone. Weight-bearing exercises are more functional than non-weight-bearing exercises because they require multi-joint movement, facilitate a functional muscle recruitment pattern, and stimulate proprioceptors. Because of these advantages, clinicians often recommend weight-bearing exercises in the rehabilitation of PFPS patients. One systematic analysis determined the efficacy of physical exercise as a conservative treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome by looking at the results of ten moderate to high quality clinical studies and showed that the most effective patellofemoral pain syndrome management included strengthening exercises for the hip at baseline. Due to their role in knee biomechanics, the addition of stretching exercises for the external rotator and abductor muscles, core muscles and proprioceptive, neuromuscular exercises " reduces pain in patellofemoral pain syndrome". In the light of all these studies, when the literature was examined, very few studies were found that examined the effect of core stabilization exercises in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome, and these studies were only studied on certain parameters on women. The aim of this randomized controlled study; To investigate the multifactorial effectiveness of core stabilization exercises applied in patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Research Questions and Hypotheses: What are the effects of core stabilization exercises in patellofemoral pain syndrome? H0: Core stabilization exercises are not effective on pain, functional level, balance, flexibility, muscle strength, normal joint movement, posture in patellofemoral pain syndrome. H1: effective. Core stabilization exercises are effective on pain, functional level, balance, flexibility, muscle strength, normal joint movement and posture in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Material and Method: The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. The number of volunteers to take part in the study was determined using the G-Power program. In the study, the randomized controlled study of 'Foroughi et al.' 45 named "Effects of Isolated Core Postural Control Training on Knee Pain and Function in Women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: α=0.05, power 80% and effect size 0.3 were taken as an example. As a result of the calculations, it was found that there should be a total of 18 people, 9 people in each group. However, for a good statistical calculation or for the loss of cases, it was decided to take twice the result of this calculation. A total of 40 people, 20 people in each group, will be included in the study. 20/60 years old/with retropatellar pain that occurs during at least two of the activities and persists for at least one month While patients diagnosed with PFPS were included in the study; Patients with meniscus and ligament lesions , osteoarthritis , patellofemoral dislocation and/or subluxation history, osseous anomalies and history of knee surgery , pregnancy status, and patients using analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs will not be included in the study. Individuals will be divided into two groups by computerized randomization. Control group; Traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises, (n=20) Core stability group; Core stabilization and hip exercises will be given in addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises. (n=20) After obtaining the demographic information of the cases change, before and after the treatment; Visual analog scale (VAS) change, Kuala scale change, Trunk forward flexion flexibility change, Hamstring muscle flexibility change, Sit-reach test change, Q angle measurement change, Normal joint movement change, McGill stabilization tests change, Timed get up and go test change, Single leg jump test change, Y balance test change, Muscle strength change will be evaluated by the same person using the Corbin Posture analysis change and Foot posture index (FPI) change parameters. IMPLEMENTATION PROTOCOL Control group; traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; isometric exercises 3 sets of 10 repetitions in one session, balance exercise 30/45 sec, one leg balance exercise 45/60 sec , stretching exercises 4 sets 5 repetitions 20 sec duration, off kinetic chain (CHC) AND open kinetic chain (ACZ) exercises were planned as 3 sets for 4 weeks and 3 days a week . Core stability group; In addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; hip muscle strengthening exercises are 3 sets of 10 repetitions in each session, and (core) stabilization exercises are 1st and 2nd weeks 2 sets 15 repetitions 3rd and 4th weeks 2 sets 5 repetition was planned for 4 weeks and 3 days a week. While the patients will be exercised with a physiotherapist 1 day a week, the treatment will be followed as a home exercise program 2 days a week.

Individuals will be divided into two groups by computerized randomization. Control group; Traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises, (n=20) Core stability group; Core stabilization and hip exercises will be given in addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises. (n=20)

Control group; traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; isometric exercises 3 sets of 10 repetitions in one session, balance exercise 30/45 sec, one leg balance exercise 45/60 sec , stretching exercises 4 sets 5 repetitions 20 sec duration, off kinetic chain (CHC) AND open kinetic chain (ACZ) exercises were planned as 3 sets for 4 weeks and 3 days a week.

Core stability group; In addition to traditional patellofemoral pain syndrome exercises; hip muscle strengthening exercises are 3 sets of 10 repetitions in each session, and (core) stabilization exercises are 1st and 2nd weeks 2 sets 15 repetitions 3rd and 4th weeks 2 sets 5 repetition was planned for 4 weeks and 3 days a week.

While the patients will be exercised with a physiotherapist 1 day a week, the treatment will be followed as a home exercise program 2 days a week.

was described in a psychology journal in 1921. It is a visual scale, not a verbal one. This 11-point scale (from 0 to 10) has different names, but the verbal rating scale (VAS) is most often used. The VAS scoring has a 10 cm long straight line on which the patient can mark the degree of discomfort. For example, when measuring pain, you might have "no pain" on the left end of the line and "worst pain imaginable" on the right, or the like. The result can be read in millimeters (0 - 100 mm), or whole and half a centimeter (0 - 10 cm).

Kuala et al. He developed it in 1993 to assess subjective symptoms and functional limitations in PFPS. The score consists of 13 questions. These questions address activity-related pain when climbing stairs, squatting, running, jumping, performing weight-bearing activities, and sitting for long periods of time with the knee flexed. He also questions symptoms such as limping, swelling, patella subluxation, quadriceps muscle atrophy, lack of flexion, and flexion pain. The total score ranges from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates fewer complaints.

The Y Balance test (YBT) is the most common dynamic balance assessment used in clinical practice and research to evaluate dynamic balance in 3 directions of reach YBT measures dynamic balance during single leg stance and requires strength, proprioception, and flexibility. YBT is a contralateral leg reaching system in one-leg stance anterior (ANT), posterolateral (PL), and posteromedial (PM) directions. A composite score is then calculated by summing the distance reached in 3 directions of reach (ANT, PL, and PM) relative to leg length. It has been reported that YBT predicts injury based on overall access performance (different threshold points depending on the sample) and asymmetry between the limbs (anterior access difference greater than 4 cm). In a study, YBT revealed inter-interpretive test-retest reliability and minimal measurement error.

In this test, the person stands on a 15 cm high block and leans forward without bending the knees and tries to touch the fingertip. The test evaluates the flexibility of the lumbar region, hamstring muscles and M. gastrocnemius. The distance between the fingertip and the wooden block surface is measured with a tape measure, and the values that pass the block surface are recorded in cm as positive, and the values below the block surface as negative.

Manual muscle testing does not consistently detect muscle strength deficiencies or clearly demonstrate the impact of such deficiencies on the knee. For this reason, functional performance testing may be preferred. Functional performance tests are a test for the knee and the entire lower extremity. 'Loudon et al.' He evaluated five different functional performance tests (anteromedial lunge, step-down, single-leg press, bilateral squat, balance reaching) in individuals with patellofemoral pain. All five of these tests revealed high reliability and correlated with changes in pain scales. Among these tests as muscle strength assessment in cases; anteromedial lunge, step down (step), balance reaching test will be used. If the patient cannot stabilize the pelvis by standing (on one leg) for 1 minute on the affected leg (the other side pelvis falls), it was decided to perform it on our patients, based on the study, which is said to be a sign of weakness of the hip muscles.

Measurement will be made with G-Pro, an Android application. The G-Pro app is a highly accurate reliable tool for measuring knee flexion angle. Its results were found to be more significant and more accurate than the results of conventional instruments . It is preferred because it is easy to apply and has high reliability.

Posture analyses will be performed to determine the changes in the posture of the individuals included in the study. These changes will be scored using the form prepared by Corbin et al. that includes lateral and posterior observations. This form is based on detecting postural disorders by observation made from the two planes mentioned and scoring them according to their severity. The scores will be added last and the postural status will be classified according to the total score. Postural anomalies were scored (0: none, 1: mild, 2: moderate, 3: severe). Postural scores obtained by looking from the lateral and posterior aspects are summed (0-2: excellent, 3-4: very good, 5-7: good, 8-11: moderate, 12≥ bad).

A six-item assessment scale (Foot Posture index or FPI) was developed in response to the need for a fast, easy and reliable method to measure foot position. The FPI consists of observing the bottom of the hind and forefoot of an individual standing in a relaxed position. The hindfoot is assessed by palpation of the talus head, observing the curves above and below the lateral malleoli, and inversion/eversion of the calcaneus. The forefoot consists of assessing the extent of abduction/adduction of the forefoot in the hindfoot, while checking the swelling in the talo-navicular joint area and the alignment of the medial longitudinal arch.

In the supine position, the hip and knee are fixed in 90 degree flexion. The pivot point of the goniometer is placed on the lateral condyle of the femur. The knee angle will be measured by extending the patient's knee with the fixed arm parallel to the lateral midline of the femur and the mobile arm following the fibula. By subtracting the angular value found from 90 degrees, the shortness value will be obtained.

It was used for flexibility assessment. The patients will be asked to sit on the stretcher, with their legs extended and without shoes, and lean the soles of their feet on the front table. Then, the patient is asked to lie forward on the stretcher as much as possible, without flexing his knees, from his torso (waist and hip), and the extreme point where his fingers reach is cm. The best result will be recorded by measuring in terms of and repeating this test 3 times.

It will be measured with a goniometer in the supine position, with the hip and knee extended. Between the line drawn from the spina iliaca anterior superior (SiAS) to the middle of the patella and the line drawn from the middle of the patella between the tuberositas tibia, this lateral angle will be measured 3 times and recorded. The average of the measurements will be recorded.

Endurance tests known as McGill protocol; It was originally developed to evaluate core stabilization in patients with low back pain. This protocol consists of different endurance tests: lateral endurance, trunk flexor endurance, and trunk extensor endurance. In these tests, the time in seconds that the isometric posture is maintained is measured and recorded.

The patients will be asked to start from a sitting position in a chair, get up with the given command, walk the predetermined distance of 3 meters as fast as they can, and return to their places. The time from the time they get up from the chair and sit down again will be recorded with the stopwatch. The measurements will be repeated 3 times and the average will be recorded in seconds.

The patients begin the test in a position with their hands on their waists on one leg. Patients are asked to jump as far as possible in a parallel plane and land with the same leg. In the tape measure fixed to the ground, the distance between the patient's jump and the starting point is recorded in cm.

Inclusion Criteria: 20/60 years old/with Occur during at least two activities of prolonged sitting, climbing stairs or inclines, squatting, running and jumping Retropatellar pain persisting for at least one month persons diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome by the doctor are included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Meniscus and ligament lesions Osteoarthritis patellofemoral dislocation and/or subluxation history Osseous anomalies and history of knee surgery Pregnancy status Patients using analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs will not be included.

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