Core stability vs. balance exercises for knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether core stability exercises or balance (proprioceptive) training are better at reducing knee pain and improving function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain at the front of the knee). It may help you find an effective exercise approach for long-lasting knee pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around or behind the kneecap).
- Your knee pain has lasted for at least 3 months.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30.
- You experience increased knee pain during activities like stair climbing, squatting, kneeling, running, or prolonged sitting.
- Your doctor confirms a positive patellar grind test (Clarke's sign), which is a specific knee examination.
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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