Core exercises for front knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing core exercises can help reduce knee pain in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome—pain at the front of the knee that comes on gradually. It is meant for young adults with a healthy weight who have had this type of knee pain for more than 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had gradual front knee pain for more than 12 weeks without a specific injury.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 25.
- At least two activities like jumping, running, sitting long, stairs, kneeling, or squatting make your pain worse.
- You do not have a history of knee surgery, certain knee injuries, or conditions like diabetes or arthritis that affect muscle strength.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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