Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Association Between Muscle Strength Changes and Clinical Outcomes in Patellofemoral Pain
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Guilherme S Nunes 1 ,
Summary
This systematic review with meta-analysis investigates whether changes in muscle strength are associated with concurrent changes in pain and physical function in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). The study analyzes randomized controlled trials to examine the relationship between strength improvements and clinical outcomes for this common knee condition.
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CRD42023420875.
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