Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Post Patellar Dislocation (PRePPeD)—protocol for an external pilot randomised controlled trial and qualitative study comparing supervised versus self-managed rehabilitation for people after acute patellar dislocation

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Post Patellar Dislocation (PRePPeD)—protocol for an external pilot randomised controlled trial and qualitative study comparing supervised versus self-managed rehabilitation for people after acute patellar dislocation

Abstract Background Patellar dislocations mainly affect adolescents and young adults. After this injury, patients are usually referred to physiotherapy for exercise-based rehabilitation. Currently, limited high-quality evidence exists to guide rehabilitation practice and treatment outcomes vary. A f...

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Main Authors: Colin Forde, Matthew L. Costa, Jonathan A. Cook, Elizabeth Tutton, Duncan Appelbe, Marloes Franssen, Rupert Barker, David J. Keene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Kneecap
Patellar instability
Patellofemoral joint dislocation
Patellar dislocation
Paediatric
Young people
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01349-4

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