Effectiveness of Pilates based Exercises Versus Blood Flow Restriction Training for Improving Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Abstract : Background: Pain that originates in the adjacent soft tissues or the patellofemoral joint itself is collectively referred to as patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). In order to improve muscle strength and encourage tissue adaptation without putting the body through strenuous exercise, blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become a popular and promising method. Pilates uses a combination of simple, repetitive exercises to create muscular exertion. The primary goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of blood flow restriction training and Pilates-based exercises in reducing pain and improving function in patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome. Method: Thirty patients diagnosed with patellofemoral pain were selected as observation subjects and randomly divided into two groups. The treatment period was 3 months (3 sessions/week). In this study, we conducted a comparison and analysis of the Numerical pain rating scale (NRS), Anterior knee pain scale. In this study compared and analyzed the NRS score of the knee, Anterior knee pain scale at two different time points—before treatment and after treatment. Result: After treatment, Group A experienced a significant reduction in pain intensity compared to Group B. Functional status and health-related quality of life improved dramatically in Group A following treatment compared to Group B. Conclusion: The study’s findings demonstrate that teens with PFPS can benefit from Pilates-based core strengthening exercises in a number of ways, including pain reduction, improved functional status, and improved quality of life.