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