Adesão à prática baseada em evidências por fisioterapeutas brasileiros na condução do tratamento da dor patelofemoral: um estudo transversal

Abstract

Introduction: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that is characterized by an insidious onset of ill-defined pain, located in the anterior retropatellar and/or peripatellar region of the knee. Its symptoms appear slowly or acutely, activities that exert load on the lower limbs such as squatting, sitting for a long time, going up/down stairs, jumping or running, predisposes the individual to this condition. Objective: to identify adherence to evidence-based practice by Brazilian physiotherapists when conducting PFP treatment. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out using an online questionnaire with Brazilian physiotherapists. The electronic survey was related to data on the participants' sociodemographic profile and decision-making related to the treatment of a clinical case of a patient diagnosed with PFD. Results: The contour study with the participation of 324 physiotherapists. Among the interventions recommended by the guidelines as effective, “CCA Exercises”, “CCF Exercises” and “Combined Hip and Knee Exercises” had a choice rate of 77.2%, 89.2% and 95%, respectively. Among the non- recommended therapies, “Myofascial release” and “Knee orthosis” were the options with the highest clearance rates, 59% and 31.5% respectively. Conclusion: The majority of physiotherapists opt for treatment methods consistent with current scientific evidence, but a significant number also use interventions that are not recommended for treating PFP.