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The objective of this study was to evaluate the contribution of shockwave therapy to a functional rehabilitation programme for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on a group of 64 subjects (32 males and 32 females), aged between 20 and 39 years. The subjects were divided into two groups: 32 subjects who followed a program of functional rehabilitation based on low- and medium-frequency electrotherapy, ultrasound and laser therapy, along with a physical therapy program lasting approximately 3 weeks, and 32 subjects who followed a functional rehabilitation program based on shockwave therapy and specific physical therapy exercises lasting approximately 3 weeks. Results: Following the protocols applied to the two groups, the pain reported by the patients decreased, while the functional parameters of the knee improved, better results being obtained in the group that performed shock wave therapy together with specific physical therapy programs (Cohen Index 5916, p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: This study indicates that radial shockwave therapy combined with physiotherapy may provide additional benefits for patellofemoral syndrome, including greater pain reduction and improved joint mobility, compared to traditional treatments. 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