topicMsm Joint Stiffness Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) limits physical activity and quality of life, especially during weight-bearing tasks.
evidence level2
citationLee J (2026)
sourceLow-Intensity Blood Flow-Restricted Multi-Joint Exercise Improves Muscle Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Trial.
topicMsm Joint Stiffness Randomized Trial
claimAlthough high-load resistance exercises are recommended for rehabilitation, they may worsen symptoms in pain-sensitive individuals.
evidence level2
citationLee J (2026)
sourceLow-Intensity Blood Flow-Restricted Multi-Joint Exercise Improves Muscle Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Trial.
topicMsm Joint Stiffness Randomized Trial
claimBACKGROUND This study investigated the combined effects of self-myofascial release (SMR) and dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) exercises on pain, balance, muscle function, and autonomic nervous system regulation in women with chronic low back pain.
evidence level4
citationSong J (2025)
sourceEffects of Self-Myofascial Release and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Balance, Muscle Function, and the Autonomic Nervous System in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain.
topicMsm Joint Stiffness Randomized Trial
claimMATERIAL AND METHODS Forty women with chronic low back pain, recruited from an exercise center in Seongnam City, were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=20) or a control group (n=20).
evidence level4
citationSong J (2025)
sourceEffects of Self-Myofascial Release and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Balance, Muscle Function, and the Autonomic Nervous System in Women with Chronic Low Back Pain.