Tele-rehabilitation for Recreational Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program in recreational athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). A total of 26 participants aged 18-35 years with unilateral PFPS will be randomly allocated into either a conventional physiotherapy group or a tele-rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive the same evidence-based exercise protocol comprising stretching, strengthening, balance, and functional exercises over a four-week period; however, the intervention group will perform the exercises remotely using the Physitrack mobile application with regular virtual supervision and progress monitoring, while the control group will receive face-to-face physiotherapy sessions. Primary outcome measures will include pain intensity assessed by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), knee range of motion measured using a universal goniometer, and quality of life evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). The usability and patient satisfaction of the tele-rehabilitation platform will be assessed using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). The findings of this study will determine whether tele-rehabilitation is a feasible, user-friendly, and effective alternative to conventional physiotherapy for improving clinical outcomes and rehabilitation accessibility in recreational athletes with PFPS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07693634

Run by

University of Faisalabad

People needed

26

Starts

2026-06-09

Expected to finish

2026-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Recreational athletes
• age between 18 and 35
• Males and females
• Unilateral Anterior knee pain between 3 to 6 on NPRS and retro patellar pain brought on by squatting, knee flexion, climbing, descending stairs, and extended sitting
• At least one month of knee pain
• Positive Apprehension test
• Can access the internet and smart phone
• Kujala questionnaire scale

You may not qualify if…

• Knee meniscus, ligament, and tendon injuries
• Knee effusion
• Dislocation of the patella, subluxation, and fractures
• Recent Surgery or fracture of the affected knee
• Neuromuscular, metabolic, and rheumatologic disorders.
• Who does not sign the consent form?

Where it is running

• Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad — Faisalābad, Punjan, Pakistan (enrolling)

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