Status:
RECRUITING
Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique on iliotibial band tightness on pain, range of ...
Detailed Description
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is termed as anterior knee pain and is characterized by peripatellar or retro patellar pain as a result of changes in the physical and biochemical components of the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Age between 18 and 35 years
- Both Genders.
- Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least the past 3 months.
- Knee pain during at least 3 of the following activities: ascending/descending stairs, squatting, hopping/ running, and prolonged sitting.
- Retro patellar pain in patellar grind test (positive clarke's sign).
- A score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale (VAS).
- Positive Ober's test.
Exclusion
- • Any meniscal or ligament tears of knee.
- Knee osteoarthritis.
- Any previous surgery of lower limb.
- Patellar fracture or fracture of lower extremity.
- Having received knee injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid.
- Osteoporosis of knee joint.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 2 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 28 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06598618
Start Date
October 2 2024
End Date
September 28 2025
Last Update
February 21 2025
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Pakistan Railway hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46600