Core Training for Pain Management and Functional Improvement in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Autor:	Wang Y; From the School of Health Preservation and Rehabilitation, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (YW, ZL, JC, JP); School of Medical and Life Science, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (HL, LL); Rehabilitation Department, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (DZ, TZ, SJ); and Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (MG)., Li H, Zhang D, Zhao T, Liu Z, Chen J, Gong M, Pan J, Lu L, Jin S
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation [Am J Phys Med Rehabil] 2024 Dec 01; Vol. 103 (12), pp. 1094-1103. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 30.
DOI:	10.1097/PHM.0000000000002513
Abstrakt:	Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of core strengthening exercises on pain, mobility, and lower limb muscle strength in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Design: Six databases were searched from inception until August 11, 2023. Pain, function, and muscle strength-related outcomes were extracted and the quality of the studies was assessed using the PEDro scale and the level of evidence was assessed using the GRADE. Results: Nineteen studies involving 1138 patients were included. Very low-grade evidence supported the short-term pain-relieving effect of core training (standardized mean difference = -0.60, 95% confidence interval [-0.95, -0.25]), high-grade evidence supported the short-term functional improvement effects of core training (weighted mean difference = 3.61, 95% confidence interval [1.44, 5.78]), which was similarly significant within 3-12 mos of follow-up. The results of the subgroup analyses suggested that hip-knee training was most advantageous in relieving pain and enhancing motor function. Conclusions: Although training that includes trunk core is clearly superior to knee strengthening alone, the effectiveness of hip-knee training, which is also a core training program for pain and function, is more pronounced. The available evidence supports that hip-knee training is the most valuable treatment option for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Competing Interests: Financial disclosure statements have been obtained, and no conflicts of interest have been reported by the authors or by any individuals in control of the content of this article. (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)
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