Comparative Study of Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome–A Clinical Study

Dr V.K MOHANDAS KURUP; Dr ABHISHEK CHOWDHERY

Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2014

Comparative Study of Open Versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome–A Clinical Study

Dr V. K Mohandas Kurup, Dr Abhishek Chowdhery

Abstract :

Background: To define which rehabilitation methodology is best suited for patellofemoral pain syndrome as there is not much study to define in a comparative clinical set up with an O.K.C and C.K.C exercise with prolong follow up. | Hypothesis: The long–term effect of closed kinetic chain training is significantly better compared to the effect of open kinetic chain in patellofemoral pain. | Study Design: Prospective randomized clinical trial. | Methods: 54 subjects were randomly divided into two groups, one group followed of open kinetic chain rehabilitation method and other one closed chain rehabilitation method for 12 week. Pre and post test result were compared with 4 defined functional test, results are statistically compared. | Results: At the end of six month follow–up, all 4 tests (1– triple hop test, 2–flexion measurement test, 3– quadriceps girth, 4– V.A.S) were assessed in pre and post test result form and were compared statically. | Conclusions: On the basis of these results, it was noted that both open kinetic chain and closed kinetic chain programs lead to an equal long–term good functional outcome. | Abeviation used– O.K.C (Open kinetic chain), C.K.C (closed kinetic chain), V.A.S (Visual pain analog scale), Quad.G. (Quadriceps girth), PFPS (Patellofemoral pain syndrome) R.M (Repetitive maximum) |