Is Postural Control Affected in People with Patellofemoral Pain and Should it be Part of Rehabilitation? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.

Guilherme S NunesDiênifer Zilmer RodriguesLuiza HörbeIzabela PratesBruna M TessarinFábio V SerrãoMarcos de Noronha

Published in: Sports medicine - open (2022)

People with PFP likely present balance deficits compared to asymptomatic people. There was insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of interventions to improve or modify balance in people with PFP. Also, there was insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of balance exercises to improve pain and function in people with PFP. Trial Registration The present systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42018091717).

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