Comparing two exercise programs for knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two different exercise programs to see which one works better for relieving pain at the front of the knee (called patellofemoral pain). If you join, you will get physiotherapy sessions that may help improve your knee strength and reduce pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain in the front of your knee (one or both knees) for at least one month.
- You have not had knee surgery or a significant knee injury in the past.
- You have not had a dislocated kneecap, kneecap tracking problems, or other specific knee issues.
- You do not have diseases that affect your whole body (like rheumatoid arthritis) or back pain.
- You have not received medication, physiotherapy, or acupuncture for your knee in the last 30 days.
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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