Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Tissue Properties of the Superficial Anterior Myofascial Chain on the Development of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-50 years
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the myofascial chain lines in addition to the general evaluation parameters in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and to determine whether deviations...
Detailed Description
Although many factors such as lower extremity malalignment, quadriceps muscle weakness, hamstring, gastrocnemius, tensor fascia latae muscle shortness, iliotibial band tension, lower extremity malalig...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with Patellofemoral pain syndrome,
- Volunteers between the ages of 25-50,
- Having pain in the retropatellar region for at least 6 months that is not a result of trauma,
- Not having received medical treatment and/or physiotherapy for PFPS in the last 6 months.
Exclusion
- Having history of lower extremity, pelvis and spine surgery/fracture in the last 6 months,
- Having orthopedic (Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, Meniscal tears, etc), neurological (Multiple sclerosis, paralysis-paralysis, etc.) and/or rheumatological (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondolitis, etc.) problems,
- Pregnancy ,
- Having a history of connective tissue disease,
- Using sedatives and/or muscle relaxants that may alter muscle tone.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 20 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 3 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05303610
Start Date
September 20 2022
End Date
June 3 2023
Last Update
August 24 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Emel Mete
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000