Laser Acupuncture on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

The treatment goals of patellofemoral pain syndrome are to reduce pain, increase muscle strength, increase flexibility, and correct the patellar movement tract. Conservative methods should be used before invasive methods when treating PFPS. One of the ways that people with PFPS may benefit from improved knee function and long-term pain reduction is by strengthening their quadriceps muscles, which primarily reduce force in the patellofemoral joint. Conservative methods described in the literature include the following: modifying activities; electrophysical modalities like biofeedback; therapeutic ultrasound; neuromuscular electrical stimulation; thermotherapy; interferential current; transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS); knee braces; strengthening the hamstring, anterior tibialis, and gluteal muscles; stretching for iliotibial band and lateral retinaculum.