Comparison of quadriceps muscle strength and balance in individuals with or without knee hyperextension

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other congenital malformations ofmusculoskeletal system,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/11/047670
• Lead Sponsor: ISHA UPADHYAY

Brief Summary

**"Correlation between strength and balance of quadriceps muscles in healthy individuals versus individuals with genu recurvatum: A cross-sectional Study"**

**ABSTRACT**

**BACKGROUND:** Genu recurvatum is characterized by hyperextension of knee or back knee. It leads to disability in quadriceps muscle strength and balance of individuals. Maintaining muscular strength and improved balance make it easier to do daily activities and prevent many conditions. There had never been any evidence of an interconnection between strength and balance in individuals with genu recurvatum.

**PURPOSE OF THE STUDY:** Quadriceps muscle strength and balance are compromised following recurvatum. As the study aims to find correlation between strength and balance between healthy individuals versus individuals with genu recurvatum. The results obtained from the proposed study can lead to development of strategies focusing on improving the same.

**STUDY DESIGN:** Cross-sectional study

**METHODOLOGY:** Based on inclusion criteria 64 number of subjects will be taken, they will examine for the following outcomes 1) Isokinetic dynamometer 2) Y Balance test 3) Goniometry

**DISCUSSION:** Quadriceps muscle weakness is one of the factors that can cause genu recurvatum. The proposed study will compare strength and balance of quadriceps muscle in healthy individuals versus individuals with genu recurvatum. The study will correlate and focus on improvement of these factors.

**KEYWORDS:** Balance, Muscle, Muscular strength, Knee hyperextension

**ETHICAL CLEARANCE:** Ethical approval will be obtained from Institutional Ethical Committee of Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana and will be done in accordance with Helsinki Declaration revised in 2013 and National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research involving Human Participants, 2017

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|**INCLUSION CRITERIA**

**EXCLUSION CRITERIA**

| o   Age group 18 to 25 years

o   Male and female

o All the participants should be able to walk independently without any external aids

o   Individual muscle testing for quadriceps muscle should be more than grade 3

 o   Impaired sensation

o   Previous history of knee surgeries

o   Pain in knee extension

o   Recent injuries or acute injuries

o   Pregnancy

o   Oedema and skin disorders to lower limbs



**PROCEDURE:**

• Ethical clearance

ʉۢ Screening of subjects according to inclusion/exclusion criteria

ʉۢ Informed consent and pre-assessment will be explained and performed

ʉۢ Outcomes will be measured

ʉۢ Data analysis

ʉۢ Results

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-11-25
• Last Update Posted: 2022-11-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

1.Age group 18 to 25 years 2.Both Male and female 3.Quadriceps MMT more than 3 4.Participant able to walk independently without external aids.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Impaired sensation 2.Previous history of knee surgeries 3.Pain in knee extension 4.Recent injuries or acute injuries of lower limb 5.Pregnancy 6.Oedema and skin disorders to lower limbs.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Isokinetic dynamometer	Baseline
Y-balance test	Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Goniometer	Baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MMIPR Sports Lab; 🇮🇳 Ambala, HARYANA, India

MMIPR Sports Lab

🇮🇳Ambala, HARYANA, India

ISHA UPADHYAY

Principal investigator

6350594410

uupadhyayisha951@gmail.com