The non-operative treatment of anterior knee pain: a prospective randomised trial to assess the McConnell regime

INTERVENTION: 1. Advice 2. Advice and taping 3. Advice and muscle strengthening 4. Advice, taping and muscle strengthening CONDITION: Musculoskeletal diseases: Arthritis (rheumatoid) ; Musculoskeletal Diseases ; Arthritis (rheumatoid) PRIMARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. The study population will come from two sources: the orthopaedic and rheumatology waiting list initiative combined fast track physiotherapy clinic; and the orthopaedic and rheumatology outpatient clinics. 2. Patients aged 16‐40 years with anterior knee pain 3. Patients with anterior knee pain for longer than three months on most days