This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of core stability exercises versus proprioceptive training in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
A confirmed diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) based on clinical and radiographic examination, with no evidence of other knee pathologies, as verified by an orthopaedic physician
Presence of unilateral PFPS for a minimum duration of three months, indicating a chronic condition
Age between 18 and 40 years, representing the typical symptomatic population affected by PFPS
Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m², ensuring exclusion of obesity as a confounding factor.
Presence of chronic pain conditions unrelated to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) as Rheumatoid arthritis, Chronic neuropathic pain, chronic low back pain and knee and hip osteoarthritis.
Pregnancy or history of recent trauma affecting the pelvic or knee region
History of corticosteroid injection in the affected knee
Presence of ankle arthritis or gouty arthritis, which may alter lower-limb biomechanics