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Key Points

Women with patellofemoral pain who performed one set per exercise had similar short-term improvements in pain, self-reported function, strength, and hop performance as those who performed three sets per exercise.

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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE

Resistance training is the primary recommended treatment for patellofemoral pain (PFP). Current guidelines call for a combination of knee-targeted and hip-targeted exercises, but the optimal training volume is unclear.

This randomized controlled trial compared a single-set resistance training program to a conventional three-set program in women with PFP, with pain and self-reported function as the primary outcomes.

Resistance training is the primary recommended treatment for patellofemoral pain.

Clinicians should consider offering resistance training programs with one set, especially in clients where adherence may be an issue.

METHODS

42 women with patellofemoral pain were randomized to either a single-set group or a three-set group. Inclusion criteria included symptoms for at least 3 months, and a minimum pain rating of 3/10.

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Single-set versus three-set resistance training in the management of women with patellofemoral pain: a randomized clinical trial

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