Stabilization vs corrective exercise for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercise programs (stabilization exercises vs. corrective exercises) to see which one works better for kneecap pain. You may qualify if your kneecap pain has lasted more than 6 weeks and your knee tends to buckle inward when squatting.
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Who can take part
- You have had pain around or behind your kneecap for more than 6 weeks.
- Your knee collapses inward when you do a squat on one leg.
- You score less than 80 on a knee function questionnaire.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have not had knee surgery, a torn ligament or cartilage, or broken leg bones.
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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