Objective: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is defined as the presence of pain around the patella, The goals of patellofemoral rehabilitation are to maximize quadriceps strength.. Backward locomotion may be a useful rehabilitation modality in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome.Methods: Study was conducted on 26 subjects for a period of 4 weeks in two groups. Outcome measures of pain and function were taken to assess the effect of intervention. Conclusion: Statistically significant improvements in pain and function outcome measures in the patients with patellofemoral pain following intervention comprising of backward walking on treadmill indicate its effectiveness when incorporated as a therapeutic regime in these patients and is therefore recommended in the rehabilitation of PFPS patients.

Keywords: PFPS; Backward walking; Retro treadmill.