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Physiotherapy in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common lower extremity conditions seen in orthopedic practice. The source of PFPS is believed to be multifactorial. Although PFPS is recognized as one of the most common lower extremity disorders encountered in the general population, its etiology and treatment remains controversial. This chapter discusses the efficacy of differing physiotherapy interventions with consideration for proximal, local, and distal factors, taping or bracing, and quadriceps muscle strengthening for PFPS treatment.

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Authors would like to thank Prof. Inci Yuksel, PT, PhD, and Yigitcan Karanfil, MD, for taking photographs.

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  1. Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science, Biruni University, Sihhiye, İstanbul, Turkey

    Defne Kaya

  2. Kosair Charities College of Health and Natural Sciences, Spalding University, Louisville, USA

    John Nyland

  3. Centre for Rehabilitation Science, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9WL, Manchester, UK

    Michael J. Callaghan

  4. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology and Department of Sports Medicine, Hacettepe University, Hasircilar Caddesi, Sihhiye, Istanbul, Turkey

    Mahmut Nedim Doral

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  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Kaya, D., Nyland, J., Callaghan, M.J., Doral, M.N. (2015). Physiotherapy in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. In: Doral, M.N., Karlsson, J. (eds) Sports Injuries. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36569-0_122

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