Evaluate the effect of High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy on pain, quadriceps strength, and quality of life in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome (anterior or peripatellar knee pain aggravated by at least two activities such as stair climbing, prolonged sitting, squatting, or running).
Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months.
History of previous knee surgery or trauma (e.g., ligamentous laxity, meniscal tear, or patellar fracture).
Concomitant knee pathology (e.g., tibiofemoral osteoarthritis, patellar tendinopathy, or plica syndrome).
Presence of metallic implants, pacemakers, or electrical medical devices in the body .
Recent corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injection into the affected knee within the last 3 months.
Middle East University
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