Physical activity level in people with Patellofemoral Syndrome

The aim of this study was to verify the level of physical activity of individuals with patellofemoral syndrome (PFS). The sample was composed of 50 individuals diagnosed by their attending physicians as having PFS. Data was collected by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results showed a high waste of energy in physical activity during the exercises. Few people use physical activity as a mean of transportation. Women spend more time with activities at home. Most of the people researched practice physical exercises or have a leisure time. However, they had low levels of physical activity, which may be related PFS, and also spent long periods in the seated position, which is an aggravating factor of this musculoskeletal dysfunction.