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Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is characterized by anterior knee pain, which may limit the performance of functional daily activities. Aim: to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy integrated exercise rehabilitation protocol on outcomes of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome Methods: Research design: A quasi experimental (pre / post) design was used. Setting: The study was conducted in the Physiotherapy Department at Assiut University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of (60) adult patients aged 2065 years diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Tools: two tools (I): Structured patient interview questionnaire; this tool consisted of two parts; Part 1: Patients demographic characteristics and Part 2: Patient's medical data assessment. Tool (II): Kujala Patellofemoral Questionnaire (KPQ) scale. Results: Exercise rehabilitation protocol resulted in a highly statistically significant difference in the pre / post protocol in the whole items of Kujala patellofemoral score. Conclusion: The exercise rehabilitation protocol was more effective in improving patient's outcomes (reducing pain, improving activities of daily living in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Recommendation: Screening programs to identify the risk factors for prolonged pain and knee functional deficit, and the potential association with degenerative joint disease.

Effect of Physiotherapy Integrated Exercise Rehabilitation Protocol on Outcomes for Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome