• kapil Dabas
• Vinay Kumar Singh
• Anchit Gugnani
• Darsh Goyal

Abstract One of the most prevalent causes of anterior knee discomfort, especially in active adults and adolescents, is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Functional tasks including walking, running, climbing stairs, and extended sitting are all greatly impacted. The usefulness of foot orthosis (FO) and conventional physical therapy (CP) in treating PFPS is contrasted in this research. 60 people participated in a 12-week randomized controlled experiment, and pain and functional ratings were used to evaluate the results. The results showed that CP had better long- term results even though both therapies decreased pain and increased functioning. This study emphasizes the value of focused rehabilitation techniques for efficient PFPS management. Background: PFPS, sometimes known as "runner's knee," is responsible for up to 25% of all knee injuries sustained by active people.[1] Due to biomechanical characteristics including a larger femoral internal rotation and a higher Q-angle, it primarily affects women.[2] Acute knee discomfort during weight-bearing activities requiring knee flexion is a hallmark of the disorder, which is brought on by maltracking or overloading of the patellofemoral joint.[3] The complex etiology of PFPS must be addressed for effective management: 1. Biomechanical elements such as knee valgus or excessive pronation. 2. Muscle imbalances, such weak hip abductors and quadriceps. 3. Overuse syndromes brought on by the knee joint's repeated stress. While foot orthosis concentrate on redistributing forces by addressing aberrant foot mechanics, conventional physiotherapy seeks to improve muscular strength, joint mobility, and alignment. Few studies explicitly compare these therapies in the therapy of PFPS, despite their widespread usage.

Conventional Physiotherapy (CP) , Foot Orthosis ( FO), Visual Analog Scale, Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale

"COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF CONVENTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY VERSUS FOOT ORTHOSIS IN PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME IN ADULTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no.a318-a326, January-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501039.pdf

"COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF CONVENTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY VERSUS FOOT ORTHOSIS IN PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME IN ADULTS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 1, page no. ppa318-a326, January-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2501039.pdf