BACKGROUND
The Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a potential reason for pain in the anterior aspect of the knee. The incidence of "anterior knee pain" is high and is reported at 22/1,000 people each year. Women are impacted with regards to over two times as regularly as men.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the Comparative Effects of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training and Close Chain Exercises for Quadriceps Strengthening in patients with PFPS.
METHODS
A sample of 30 patients was calculated through an online randomized computer-generated system. This sample was divided into two groups both are treatment groups (Group A and B). Group A received Close Chain exercises and BFR training including moist hot packs. Group B received Close Chain exercises alone. Special tests were performed to diagnose the problem including an Apprehension test, patellar tilt test, and compression test was also included.
RESULTS
Data analysis was done by using SPSS V.20. A paired T-test was conducted for between-group analysis. Close Chain Exercises and BFR training were significantly improved in group A at follow-up sessions with a P value less than 0.05. An independent T-test was conducted for within-group analysis. Significant improvement was observed for all outcome measures in both groups with less than 0.05.
CONCLUSIONS
Both groups are found effective in Close Chain Exercises and BFR training and Close Chain Exercises alone. But significant improvement was observed in Close Chain Exercises and BFR training group.