MANUAL THERAPY FOR PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Background: patellofemoral pain syndrome, a prevalent knee issue with multiple contributing factors, benefits from a multifaceted approach to treatment, including physiotherapy manual techniques. Despite these methods, Some individuals might have functional issues even after undergoing other medical treatments. focusing on the possibility of manual techniques being more effective in managing patellofemoral pain syndrome. Purpose: This review manual physiotherapy approach in addressing patellofemoral pain, particularly in reducing pain levels and improving overall functionality for affected individuals. Methods: A thorough, computer-based search was conducted to collect pertinent studies, ensuring a comprehensive scope for this review on the topic. Various databases were explored, including Some of the key databases for medical and healthcare research including Midline, Embase, CINAHL, Sports Discus, and the Cochrane Library. The search focused on publications from 2012 to 2023, aiming to include the most recent literature in the analysis. Results: Among the all studies, 15 articles outcomes show that physiotherapy manual techniques are more effective in treating patients with PFPS. Conclusion: Research has demonstrated that manual physiotherapy methods can effectively alleviate pain and improve functionality for individuals suffering from patellofemoral pain, both in the immediate and long-term phases. In light of these findings, medical professionals, including physical therapists, are advised to incorporate these hands-on techniques into their dealing with this specific issue. KEYWORDS: Exercise, manual techniques, and patellofemoral pain syndrome.