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

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Emel Mete

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000