Exercise therapy, patient education, and patellar taping in the treatment of adolescents with patellofemoral pain: a prospective pilot study with 6 months follow-up

Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most common knee condition among adolescents, with a prevalence of 6–7% resulting in reduced function and quality of life. Exercise therapy is recommended for treating PFP, but has only been tested in older adolescents (15–19 years). This pilot st...

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Main Authors: Michael S. Rathleff, Camilla R. Rathleff, Sinead Holden, Kristian Thorborg, Jens L. Olesen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-017-0227-7