The effect of a supervised online group exercise program on symptoms associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome in women

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the musculoskeletal system pathologies frequently encountered especially in women. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the current study was to compare the efficacy of an online exercise program with a home exercise program including the same exercises, and a control group planned for females with PFPS. METHODS: The study included 60 females with PFPS aged 33.17 ± 6.84. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups. One of the groups was given a 6-week home program consisting of evidence-based exercises. Exercises consisting of the same exercises were supervised online to another group. The third group did not receive any intervention. Pain, knee joint range of motion, muscle strength in flexion and extension and hip posterolateral muscle group, patellofemoral joint functionality, quality of life, recurrence of injury and fear of movement were measured at preintervention and postintervention. RESULTS: Participation in the online supervised exercise group was seen to result in a greater decrease in pain during activity and kinesiophobia, and a greater increase in the quality of life mental health sub-dimension compared to the home exercise group. CONCLUSION: Online supervised exercise groups could be an alternative telerehabilitation method for exercise programs established for women with PFPS.

Effectiveness of telerehabilitation intervention to improve pain and physical function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

“…In a prospective clinical trial, Albornoz-Cabello et al reported that a tele-prescription program through a pamphlet containing the description of exercises and phone call control by a physical therapist could be effective in reducing pain and disability in PwPFPS during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 33 ]. In a study by Arslan et al, telerehabilitation through online supervised exercise programs decreased pain and kinesiophobia and increased the quality of life in female PwPFPS [ 34 ]. This study compared the effect of an online supervised exercise program and a home exercise program with a control group that did not receive any intervention.…”

Effect of Video Camera Angle on the Detection of Compensatory Movements during Motion Observation

“…Daveri handouts in training programs and concluded that supervised training was the most effective method [13]. Arslan et al conducted online training for women with patellofemoral pain syndrome and reported that the group provided with direct instructions experienced less pain and fear during the activity [14]. These findings suggest that online personal training can be an alternative to traditional face-to-face training and that the provision of direct instructions under the supervision of a trainer is more effective than on-demand training.…”