Short-term effectiveness of an intervention targeting lower limb range of motion on pain and disability in patellofemoral pain patients: A randomized, non-concurrent multiple-baseline study

摘要

Introduction: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common and often long-standing musculoskeletal condition. Evidence of the effectiveness of interventions addressing soft tissue flexibility is conflicting and of inconsistent scientific quality. However, reduced soft tissue flexibility can negatively affect patellofemoral joint kinematics. Lower limb range of motion (LLROM) reflects soft tissue flexibility throughout the kinetic chain. The aim was to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of an intervention targeting LLROM on pain and disability in patients with PFP.