Effect of Agility and Perturbation Training on Pain, Balance and Functional Ability in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Background: Agility and Perturbation training have been advocated to improve pain, balance and functional abilities in subjects with osteoarthritis of knee but effect of same on Patellofemoral pain have not been explored in studies. The above techniques would be helpful along with standard rehabilitation programs in reducing dynamic knee instability or improving dynamic stability upon return to high level physical activity and have an additive effect of reducing pain in OA knee. Objective: The purpose of the study is to find the effect of Agility and Perturbation training on improvement of pain, balance and functional abilities in subject with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Method: A randomized controlled study with 40 individuals has been taken with patellofemoral pain syndrome. 20 subjects have been selected for control group and 20 subjects for study group. Outcome measures includes Kujala function scale, Y balance test and Numeric pain rating scale were measured before and immediately after the treatment. Results: Analysis using Mann Whitney U Test and Independent t between the groups found that when pre intervention means of NPRS, Composite score YBT and Kujala Score were compared there is a statistically significant difference between the groups. When post intervention means of NPRS and Kujala score were compared between the groups there is no statistically significant difference between the groups. When post intervention means of Composite score YBT were compared there is a statically significant difference. Conclusion: The present study concludes that Agility and Perturbation training shown significant improvement of pain, function and balance in subject with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.