Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Effects of Heavy Slow Resistance Training and Eccentric Overload Training in Runners
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Sports Physical Therapy
Eligibility:
MALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patellar Tendinopathy (PT) also known as Jumper's knee, is characterized by multifaceted activity-related pathology causing anterior knee pain and patellar-tendon dysfunction. It most commonly affects...
Detailed Description
The objective of the study is to compare the effects of heavy slow resistance training and eccentric overload training on pain, range of motion, and lower extremity functions in runners with patellar ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- anterior knee pain located on the inferior pole of the patella for at least 3 months while practicing sport;
- age between 18 and 45 years old;
- practicing any kind of sports at least 3 times a week
- score less than 80 on the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patellar questionnaire (VISA-p).
Exclusion
- Knee surgery within the previous 6 months;
- Chronic joint diseases;
- Corticosteroid injection in the patellar tendon within the previous 3 months;
- Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or antibiotic medications within the previous 48 hours;
- Any other concomitant treatment for PT
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06877741
Start Date
April 1 2024
End Date
September 30 2024
Last Update
March 14 2025
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Pakistan Sports Board Coaching Center
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan