Reaching a consensus on a patellofemoral pain syndrome self-management programme for recreational cyclists in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study.
Background: Recreational cycling is increasingly popular in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. However, many cyclists lack structured self-management programmes (SMPs) to address patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), a common overuse injury that significantly affects knee function and cycling performance. Des...
| Publicado en: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy Vol. 82; no. 1; pp. 1 - 11 |
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2026
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