Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
A Study on the Effectiveness of Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Training in Patients With Patellofemoral Joint Pain.
Lead Sponsor:
Tianjin University of Sport
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a common knee condition causing pain around the kneecap during activities like running or squatting. Limited ankle flexibility ("dorsiflexion" - how far participants can l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 18-30 years
- Diagnosed with patellofemoral pain (PFP) per clinical guidelines (anterior knee pain aggravated by ≥2 activities: running, squatting, stair climbing)
- Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) \<10° (measured via goniometer in weight-bearing)
- BMI 18.5-28 kg/m²
- Engage in regular physical activity (≥3 sessions/week)
Exclusion
- Ankle fractures
- Achilles tendon rupture
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout, or systemic diseases
- Prior knee/ankle surgeries
- Concurrent lower limb injuries (e.g., ligament tears, meniscal pathology)
- Neurological disorders affecting mobility
- Participation in other lower limb rehabilitation programs within 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 6 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 10 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06958757
Start Date
May 6 2025
End Date
September 10 2025
Last Update
May 6 2025
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