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Tele-rehabilitation for Recreational Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT07693634 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 26

Last updated 2026-07-09

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Summary

This study is a randomized clinical trial designed to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program in recreational athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). A total of 26 participants aged 18-35 years with unilateral PFPS will be randomly allocated into either a conventional physiotherapy group or a tele-rehabilitation group. Both groups will receive the same evidence-based exercise protocol comprising stretching, strengthening, balance, and functional exercises over a four-week period; however, the intervention group will perform the exercises remotely using the Physitrack mobile application with regular virtual supervision and progress monitoring, while the control group will receive face-to-face physiotherapy sessions. Primary outcome measures will include pain intensity assessed by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), knee range of motion measured using a universal goniometer, and quality of life evaluated using the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). The usability and patient satisfaction of the tele-rehabilitation platform will be assessed using the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). The findings of this study will determine whether tele-rehabilitation is a feasible, user-friendly, and effective alternative to conventional physiotherapy for improving clinical outcomes and rehabilitation accessibility in recreational athletes with PFPS.

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Conventional Physical Therapy

Participants will receive supervised face-to-face physiotherapy for 4 weeks (2 sessions/week). The program will include stretching (hamstrings, quadriceps, IT band, gastrocnemius), strengthening exercises (quadriceps and hip muscles), functional exercises (mini-squats, squats, lunges), and balance training (single-leg stance and heel raises). Exercises will be progressed according to participant tolerance under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

OTHER

Tele-rehabilitation

Participants will receive a 4-week tele-rehabilitation program (2 sessions/week) delivered through the Physitrack® mobile application. The intervention will include the same standardized stretching, strengthening, functional, and balance exercises as the conventional physiotherapy group. Participants will receive individualized exercise prescriptions, instructional videos, automated reminders, and remote monitoring through the application. A physiotherapist will provide weekly telephone or video-call follow-up, monitor adherence, and progress the exercise program based on the participant's performance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr Muhammad Ateeb Research Associate, PhD Public Health · Research Associate , The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-06-09
Primary Completion
2026-08-31
Completion
2026-08-31

Countries

  • Pakistan

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