Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing the Effects of Positional Release Technique Versus Myofascial Release Technique of Gluteus Medius
Lead Sponsor:
Dow University of Health Sciences
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition of misleading diagnosis. It mostly affects individuals with ages between 18-40 years. It is believed that much work has been done on the joint itself in tre...
Detailed Description
Literature regarding Gluteus Medius trigger point is quite scarce especially in alleviating the pain related to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. The management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome includes a ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Anterior knee pain \>1month and \<3 month
- Pain in activities like ascending \& descending stairs, running or sports activity \& prolonged sitting
- Presence of Gluteus Medius trigger point in the affected limb
- Age group 18-40 years
- Both genders
Exclusion
- Dislocation of Patella
- Damaged cartilage and ligament of Knee Joint
- Soft tissue injury related to Knee
- Any knee or hip surgery
- Lumbar spine dysfunction
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Pelvic malalignment
- Flat foot
- Chondromalacia patellae
- Young onset Osteoarthritis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 7 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 24 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04667091
Start Date
December 7 2020
End Date
March 24 2021
Last Update
March 25 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Sindh Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74200