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Forogh B, Pour ghasem A, Saeidi H, Rahimi F. The Effect of Functional Foot Orthoses on Quality of Life for Individual with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. JGUMS 2007; 16 (61) :81-89
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Abstract Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common disease in sportsmen- militaries and people. One of the most important pathologic conditions involving athletic population and common people is patellofemoral pain syndrome. One of the most important reasons of this condition is foot pronation. One of the effective treatment approach for individual with patellofemoral pain syndrome who exhibited sign of excessive foot pronation is the use of foot orthoses. Objective: This study has done to determine the effects of functional foot orthoses on quality of life of people individual with patellofemoral pain syndrome who demonstrates excessive foot pronation. Materials and Methods: Data from 18 patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome were collected which had excessived foot pronation, pain function in daily living, function in sport and recreation and quality of life. The Womac was administered subjects at the time preintervention during 2 and 6 weeks following foot orthotics intervention. Data was evaluated by variance analysies test. Results: It showed statically significant improvements in the stiffness, pain, function in daily living , function in sport and recreation and kned related quality of life 2 and 6 weeks following the foot orthotic intervention(P< 0.05). Conclusion: Functional foot orthoses may improve patellofemoral pain syndrome symptoms for patients who also exhibited sign of excessive foot pronation.
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Received: 2014/01/1 | Accepted: 2014/01/1 | Published: 2014/01/1

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