The aim of the thesis was to perform a systematic review and meta-analytically evaluate the effects of various forms of exercise on reducing anterior knee pain and improving motor skills. We examined the possible differences in the effects between interventions covering individual types of muscle contraction in resistance training. Furthermore, we researched whether additional treatment and prevention methods can complement exercise interventions. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed database. Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in meta-analysis. Results in Visual analogue scale (VAS), Single leg decline squat (SLDS) and the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment–Patella (VISA-P) questionnaite showed pain reduction in all types of muscle contraction in exercise interventions (p < 0,001). The greatest improvement occured in interventions focused on eccentric exercises and slightly less in interventions with the isometric and isotonic exercises. The concetric type of muscle contraction did no show typical differences in pain reduction (p = 0,51). Both in exercise studies and in studies that combined exercise with other therapies, there was an improvement in pain reduction according to the VAL scale (p < 0,001) and the VISA-P questionnaire (p < 0,001). Comparing the effects of both interventions there were no statistically significant differences (p = 0,34 and p < 0,26). We conclude that exercise is a central part of effective AKP treatment. In combination with exercise, patellar taping, dry needling and foot orthoses are recommended.
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