Table 1.
Participant Characteristics (Adapted from Salsich, et al.)4
| Participants Included in Analysis (n=23) Mean (SD) | Range (min-max) n=23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 21.8 (3.7) | 18–36 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.2 (2.0) | 17.5–26.6 |
| Pain Duration (years) | 4.1 (3.4) | 0.5–10 |
| Pain Level: average past week (NPRS) | 3.7 (1.0) | 2–6 |
| Involved (tested) Side (n) | Left (11) Right (12) | |
| Bilateral Pain (n) | Bilateral (20) Unilateral (3) | |
| Frequency of Activities Limited by Pain † (n) | Running (18) Stairs (14) Squatting (12) Prolonged Sitting (9) | |
| Previous Physical Therapy Treatment for Patellofemoral Pain (n) | 10 |
n= number of participants; SD = Standard Deviation; NPRS = numeric pain rating scale (0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable pain)
*
Habitual Physical Activity (Range for each index: 1–5, where 1=inactive and 5=highly active)
†
Most frequently reported activities limited by pain, as noted on the Patient-specific Functional Scale