se of photobiomodulation, with laser and LED, in people with knee pain due to patellofemoral syndrome

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; M22.2

• Registration Number: RBR-6dshhhp
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE)

Brief Summary

This study is characterized as quantitative, experimental, randomized, composed of 30 women with patelofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), randomized into two groups: Control Group (CG) and PBM Group (PBMG). Both groups underwent three evaluations: pre-intervention, post-intervention, and after one month of followup. Participants of the PBMG were presented to the application of the cluster device, three times a week, for four weeks. The intensity of spontaneous pain and movement were evaluated, knee function tests and function questionnaires. The results showed a reduction in pain only for the landing of the jump. As for the other variables there was no interaction of factors; the questionnaires used showed larger effect sizes for PBMG when compared to CG. It is possible to conclude that the use of PBM showed benefit in reducing pain at the time of landing of the jump and functional assessment questionnaires.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2019-11-01
• Results First Posted: 2021-01-08
• Study Start: 2021-05-29
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Data analysis completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Pain in the anterior region of the knee with a score higher than 3 on the Visual Analogue Pain Scale (VAS). Positive result on the McConnel test and a Clarke's sign.

Exclusion Criteria

Other dysfunctions related to the knee joint. Undergoing treatment for the syndrome.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified