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