2018 Consensus statement on exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat patellofemoral pain: recommendations from the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Gold Coast, Australia, 2017.

Natalie J Collins, Christian J Barton, Marienke van Middelkoop, Michael J Callaghan, Michael Skovdal Rathleff, Bill T Vicenzino, Irene S Davis, Christopher M Powers, Erin M Macri, Harvi F Hart, Danilo de Oliveira Silva, Kay M Crossley

September 2018 Br J Sports Med

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Several comments emphasize the importance of exercise therapy, with mentions of it being the 'intervention of choice,' and question what developments have occurred since 2018, indicating ongoing interest and engagement. The tone is supportive but also inquisitive, reflecting both agreement and a desire to connect research to current clinical practice.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions support the emphasis on exercise therapy and recognize it as an effective treatment, reflecting general agreement with the publication.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The posts show moderate interest by highlighting key points of the consensus and querying recent developments since 2018.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Participants reference specific components like foot orthoses and manual therapy, indicating a moderate to deep engagement with the content.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest that the publication influences current practices and ongoing debates about treatment methods for patellofemoral pain.

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  • Francesco Bettariga
    @FBettariga (Twitter)

    "Exercise therapy is the intervention of choice for patellofemoral pain, with the largest body of evidence supporting its use to improve pain and function in the short, medium and long terms" 2018 Consensus statement https://t.co/hhkdx2lfWf
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    November 23, 2020

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  • Gabriel Moisan
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    @blaisedubois @DominicChicoine @JFEsculier @ClinicRunning @CliniqueCoureur What happened since 2018? https://t.co/OsznxL9Pys
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    November 17, 2020

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  • Albert Blanch
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    RT @esiesil: JUN18:2018 Consensus statement on #exercise therapy and physical interventions (orthoses, taping and manual therapy) to treat…
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The consensus from the 2017 International Patellofemoral Research Retreat emphasizes exercise therapy, particularly combining hip- and knee-focused exercises, along with foot orthoses, as effective treatments for patellofemoral pain.
  • It advises against using patellofemoral knee or lumbar mobilizations and electrophysical agents as standalone treatments, highlighting the uncertainty around methods like taping, bracing, acupuncture, manual soft tissue techniques, and gait retraining.
  • The statement is based on recent research and expert voting, aiming to guide healthcare professionals in evidence-based management of patellofemoral pain, with the formation of the International Patellofemoral Research Network for ongoing study.]