Tibiofemoral Mobilization in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Control group included 6 different exercises to treat participants having PFPS. These exercises included Semi squat with hip adduction and internal rotation, Quads isometrics, Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Hamstring Stretch, Terminal knee extension with elastic band , Adductor squeeze in crook lying (squeeze the ball), Hip abduction in standing with elastic band. These all exercises were advised to perform 3 x 15 Repetitions with 10 sec hold. This exercise protocol was for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week.

"Experimental group included Anterior-Posterior (AP) tibiofemoral joint mobilization and all 6 exercises suggested controlled group for treating participants having PFPS; 3 sessions of mobilizations per week and total 4 weeks.~These exercises included Semi squat with hip adduction and internal rotation, Quads isometrics, Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Hamstring Stretch, Terminal knee extension with elastic band , Adductor squeeze in crook lying (squeeze the ball), Hip abduction in standing with elastic band. Theses all exercises were advised to perform 3 x 15 Repetitions with 10 sec hold. This protocol was for 4 weeks and 3 sessions per week."