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14.5.2.1 Protocol
• Week 1: Patellofemoral syndrome Level 1
• Weeks 2 – 3: Patellofemoral syndrome Level 2
• Week 4 then maintenance: Patellofemoral syndrome Level 3
If the patient is experiencing associated pain symptoms, TENS stimulation can be performed in addition on
the fourth channel.
In this case, the specific practical rules for TENS (electrode placement, regulation of intensity) should be
followed for this channel.
14.5.2.2 treatment frequency
Five sessions per week during the first four weeks.
Then one session per week to maintain the results after week four.
14.5.2 Post-traumatic condition
Repeated traumas to the knee joint, like those caused by the practice of certain sports, may entail
cartilaginous lesions of the kneecap.
These lesions can lead to pain of varying intensity and the occurrence of reflex inhibition, which in turn can
result in disuse atrophy of the entire quadriceps. The resulting insufficiency of the quadriceps negatively
affects the active stability of the joint and increases pain.
This vicious circle can be interrupted through electrostimulation of the quadriceps using the Patellofemoral
syndrome programme, the parameters of which are specially adapted to avoid any unwanted effects on
the kneecap.
However, for irreversible cartilaginous lesions, it is always recommended that the benefits obtained should
be maintained through maintenance treatments.
The protocol detailed below is also suitable for the rehabilitation of patello femoral athroposies.