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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common musculoskeletal condition. It is also important that patellofemoral pain is evident in 71-75% of patients with tenderness on palpation of the edges of the patella. It is seen in 15%-45% of all knee problems in 16-40 years age group, most commonly in adolescents and young adults. It is characterized by progressive pain, typically provoked by ascending or descending stairs, squatting and sitting with flexed knee for prolonged period of time. METHEDOLOGY: Total 30 females were randomly selected for both groups. In Group A (MFR Technique) 15 females and Group B (Stretching technique) 15 females with CONVENTIONAL exercises in Females with PFPS. The total treatment sessions 4 weeks, 3 sessions each week (12 Sessions) for both groups. RESULT: Result were statically analysed using paired t-test and unpaired t-test by using the SPSS version 25.0 and Excel version2019. There was significant improvement in pre and post assessment NPRS, AKPS and STEP DOWN score with p < 0.05 in both the group. Also, statistically significant p < 0.05 in post NPRS, AKPS AND STEPDOWN TEST in between both the groups. CONCLUSION: This study concluded that Myofascial technique is more effective than stretching for improving pain, functional ability and functional performance in females with patellofemoral pain syndrome.