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Study protocol: a mixed methods feasibility study for a loaded self-managed exercise programme for patellofemoral

Benjamin E Smith1,2, Paul Hendrick3, Marcus Bateman1

  • 1Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Physiotherapy Department (Level 3), London Road Community Hospital, Derby, DE1 2QY UK.

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|July 28, 2017
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This study assesses a loaded self-managed exercise program for patellofemoral pain (PFP). It determines the feasibility of a larger trial, informing future research on effective PFP treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects 23% of adults under 40, with poor long-term prognosis.
  • Current treatments for persistent PFP are questioned, necessitating exploration beyond traditional biomedical models.
  • Novel interventions should incorporate desensitization strategies and address fear-avoidance behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the feasibility and acceptability of a definitive randomized controlled trial (RCT).
  • To evaluate a loaded self-managed exercise program for individuals with PFP.
  • To inform the design of a future large-scale, multicenter trial.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods feasibility trial involving qualitative interviews and a quantitative phase.
Keywords:
Anterior knee painExercise therapyFeasibilityMixed-methods studyPatellofemoral pain

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  • Recruitment of 60 participants with PFP from an NHS physiotherapy waiting list.
  • Randomization to either a loaded self-managed exercise program or usual physiotherapy, with follow-up at 3 and 6 months.

    • Main Results:

    • The study will provide descriptive statistics and confidence intervals for feasibility outcomes.
    • Qualitative data will be analyzed thematically to understand participant experiences.
    • The trial will identify strengths and weaknesses of the proposed protocol and outcome measures.

    Conclusions:

    • This feasibility study is crucial for designing a definitive large-scale RCT for PFP within the UK's NHS.
    • Results will guide the optimization of exercise interventions for PFP.
    • The findings will contribute to improving treatment strategies for chronic knee pain.