Effect of exercises in Anterior Knee Pai

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Patellofemoral Pain syndrome.

• Registration Number: IRCT20181023041432N1
• Lead Sponsor: King Edward Medical University, Lahore

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 26 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnose cases of Patellofemoral pain syndrome on the basis of history and physical examination as anterior knee pain from more than 2 months during at least two of the following activities: remaining seated for a prolonged time; going up or down stairs; squatting; running and jumping .
Positive findings in any of the test: i:Patellar grind test, ii: Resisted isometric quadriceps femoris muscle contraction test (pain in 2 out of 3 contraction is consider positive), iii: Eccentric step testing, iv: Increase in Q- angle, v:Ischiotibial muscles shortening, defined as a loss of more than 30 degrees of leg extension with thigh positioned at 90 degrees of flexion , vi: Positive patellar compression test

Exclusion Criteria

History of surgery, trauma, dislocation of patella, degenerative joint disease, cardiac or locomotor disorders documented in history
Chronic instability of the knee
Disorders associated with meniscal and/or ligamentous injuries confirmed by physical examination.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue scale.;Functional status. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Kujala Anterior knee pain scale.;Q angle. Timepoint: before intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.