Assessing Quality of Life in Young Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.71395/ijhp.1.2.2024.30-35Abstract
Background and Objectives: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is very common among the young adult sports population, which is characterized by pains around the front of the knee. This condition greatly reduces participation in sports, causing constant pain and discomfort, fitness levels to drop, and reflecting general health deterioration. Thus, it is crucial to explore its rate and consequences for QoL to create efficient management plans. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the level of patellar pain in the young people sample and identify the effect this condition has on the subject’s quality of life. This research aims at establishing the percentage of
young people who are impacted by PFPS alongside evaluating its impact on their health.
METHODOLOGY: This study’s design was cross-sectional and included 151 participants aged 15 to 30 years old, selected through convenient sampling. Questionnaire data were collected using a standardized questionnaire comprising the Kujala anterior knee pain scale and the numeric rating scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson
correlation were used for the study.
RESULTS: The survey examined some ailments common among adults and established that knee pain was more common in young adults with 18-year-olds indicating 11.8% and 27-year-old 9.9% of the sampled population suffering from the ailment. It also reduced with age indicating that, patients with DM had better control and alterations in their activity levels.
CONCLUSION: Regarding the research findings, the study reveals that young people experience knee pain which affects their activities and involvement in sporting activities. Therefore, it could be understood that management strategies are crucial to decrease the extent of pain and enhance the quality of life.
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