Abstract:Objective: To investigate the difference between a home exercise program versus an isokinetic concentric quadriceps-hamstring exercise program in terms of functional capacity for the treatment of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Material and Methods: This randomized study included 32 patients (39 painful knees) with patellofemoral pain. The patients were allocated in two groups as home exercise (HEG, n=14) and isokinetic exercise program groups (IEP, n=18). They were given an exercise program of 3 w… Show more
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