1. Introduction
patellofemoral joint syndrome, pain
ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN SYNDROME, PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME, CHONDROMALACIA PATELLAE, DISEASE
Chondromalacia patellae (CP), also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral joint syndrome, etc., was first proposed by Aleman.CP is generally treated conservatively in the early stage of the disease, while surgical treatment is suitable for advanced patients. Through methods including cartilage transplantation and total knee replacement, the normal tissue structure around the patella can be restored and reconstructed, and finally the purpose of treating the disease can be achieved.Based on modern western medical theory, MT techniques include joint mobilization, manual stretching and trigger point dry needle. Many studies have found that joint mobilization is effective in pain reduction, while the most effective joint mobilization is aim at the knee joint complex directly rather than at the lumbar-pelvic region or other surrounding joints, although lumbar-pelvic manipulation can also improve patients’ pain and function.In recent years, studies on the effect of MT for CP have increased at home and abroad, but its clinical efficacy is still unclear. Therefore, the purpose of our study is to precisely evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of MT in the treatment of CP in this randomized controlled trial.