Effect of PnF Stretching and Foam rolling Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Kandalkar Nilakshi1,*, Warude Trupti2, Pawar Amrutkuvar2, Godse Apurva3, Savsaviya Krishna3 1Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 2Assistant Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India 3Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences ‘Deemed to be’ University, Karad, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author: Nilakshi Kandalkar, Physiotherapist, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Deemed to be University, Karad, 415110, Maharashtra, India, Phone: 9969134241, Email: gr8leo95@gmail.com
Online published on 4 June, 2019. Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain is usually experienced by active young individuals which is usually experienced at the front and around the knee and increases with repeated knee movements. Factors such as lower limb malalignment and muscle dysfunction will cause patellar maltracking leading to tension or compression of soft tissue structures which will consequently hamper functional activities. Objective To compare the effect of PNF stretching and foam rolling exercises in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Method 40 subjects positive for patellar grind test between the age group of 16–40 years were randomly allocated to receive PNF stretching (Group A) and Foam rolling exercises (Group B) along with common strengthening exercises. The intervention period was of 6 days/week for 4 weeks. Pre and post treatment assessment was taken using VAS, knee ROM, KPRS and Q angle. Results Both the interventions significantly improved pain relief, knee ROM, KPRS scores and Q angle post treatment within the groups whereas the intergroup analysis showed significant difference in pain relief, knee ROM, and KPRS scores between groups but no significant difference was found in Q angle. Conclusion Both PNF stretching combined with strengthening exercises and Foam rolling exercises combined with strengthening exercises were effective in improving pain relief, knee ROM, KPRS scores and Q angle but PNF stretching was found to be more superior. Top Keywords Patellofemoral pain syndrome, PNF Stretching, Foam rolling, Kujala pain rating scale, Q angle. Top |