Prevalence of Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome in Competitive Swimmers: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Objectives: To find out and know the prevalence of patello-femoral pain syndrome in competitive swimmers.
Study Design: A cross sectional study.
Study Setting: various swimming clubs around India
Participants: Competitive swimmers
Methodology: Firstly, various sports clubs and recreational clubs and university sports clubs in and around India
was approached. After getting permission from the clubs, informed consent was obtained from the athletes. Then,
questionnaire was distributed to the athletes. Then, based on the information collected from questionnaire, the
athletes were chosen for screening of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Results: only 10% prevalence found out of 100 competitive swimmers. Of them breast stroke and butterfly
swimmers found 0% prevalence And in back stroke 6% prevalence and in free style 4% prevalence has been found.
CONCLUSION: The study concluded that swimmers who uses back stroke and free style, have 10% chances of
PFPS. Therefore, PFPS is very less prevalent in swimmers.