29. Comparison of Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescent Athletes Participating in Single Sport and in Multiple Sports
Sharon Alexander1, Mahwish Anees1, Amna Zia1, Samrood Akram1, Hafiza Sana Ashraf2 and Naveed Anwar3
ABSTRACT
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine that whether the occurrence of anterior knee pain is greater in athletes excelling in single sports other than those participating in multiple sports. The secondary objective of this study was to give awareness to athletes.
Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Physiotherapy Department, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore. The duration of this study was 4 months after approval of synopsis.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted on 108 adolescents aged between 13-18 years. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used. Standardized questionnaire Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) was instrumental tool for this research and Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze data.
Results: Mean age of athletes was 15.89±1.726 years with minimum of 13 years and maximum of 18 years. Among all the participants, 47.2% were males and 52.8% were females. Results showed a significant difference in the pain between the groups, with greater pain in single sport group than in multiple sports group, with p-value = <0.01.
Conclusion: For athletes, to participate in multiple sports, is more beneficial than to participate in single sport. Participation in multiple sports would reduce the chances to have acute and chronic knee problems mainly the patellofemoral pain.
Key Words: Anterior knee pain, athletes, overuse injuries, patella-femoral pain, sports
Citation of article: Alexander S, Anees M, Zia A, Akram S, Ashraf HS, Anwar N. Comparison of Anterior Knee Pain in Adolescent Athletes Participating in Single Sport and in Multiple Sports. Med Forum 2021;32(6):116-119.