According to the World Confederation for Physical
Therapy, physical therapy “provides services to individuals
and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum
movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.” 00 It includes different physical techniques (strengthening
exercises, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation [PNF],
electric stimulation, or manual therapy [MT]). Manual
therapy provides a conservative treatment option for PFPS,
which consists of different techniques (manipulation, joint
mobilization, and soft tissue mobilization), thus achieving
pain reduction and improving functionality and mobility of
the joint.00 The combination of MT and other physical
therapy techniques may enhance such improvements