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

摘要

BackgroundPatellofemoral 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 study aimed to investigate the adherence to, and clinical effects of, exercise and patient education in young adolescents (12–16 years), with PFP.