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Clinical Trials/NCT05708495
NCT05708495
Completed
Not Applicable

Efficacy of Adding Posterior Ilium Mobilization With Movement to Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Cairo University1 site in 1 country36 target enrollmentJune 1, 2023

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Sponsor
Cairo University
Enrollment
36
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Changes in pain
Status
Completed
Last Updated
11 months ago

Overview

Brief Summary

Aim of the study is to investigate the effect of adding posterior ilium mobilization on knee pain, knee function, anterior pelvic tilt, dynamic knee valgus, muscle strength of extensors, abductors and external rotators of hip and knee extensors in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 1, 2023
End Date
May 1, 2024
Last Updated
11 months ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Labib Mousa Labib Ghali

Assistant Lecturer Of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Faculty Of Physical Therapy

Cairo University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age of the subjects between 18-35 years.
  • BMI will be ≤ 29.5
  • Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least 6 weeks duration.
  • Foot posture index score from +6 to +
  • Anterior pelvic tilt angle more than 8 degree.
  • Pain elicited at least by two of the following four tests; (i) Isometric muscle contraction with slight bent knee,(ii) palpation of the patellofemoral joint line, (iii) patellar compression against the femoral bone (iv) active resisted knee extension.
  • Pain intensity more than 3 at ANPS and provoked by at least two of the following activities: running, walking, hopping, squatting, stair negotiation, kneeling, or prolonged sitting.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Meniscal or other intraarticular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
  • A history of traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation.
  • Previous surgery in the knee, ankle and hip joints.
  • Knee, ankle and hip joints osteoarthritis.
  • Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids within 24 h before the test.
  • History of brain injury or vestibular disorder within the last 6 months.
  • Pregnant female.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes in pain

Time Frame: It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks

Arabic Numeric pain rating scale will be used to assess pain changes during walking, hopping, squatting, stair negotiation, kneeling, or prolonged sitting. This scale measures pain severity on a scale of 0 to 10 points, with 0 representing no pain and 10 signifying the most severe pain possible.

Changes in knee functional disability

Time Frame: It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks

The Arabic version of Anterior knee pain scale will be used to assess the knee functional disability. It is a self-administered, weighted questionnaire that analyzes 13 items, including pain and function, with a maximum score of 100 points and minimum score of 0 points. Higher scores indicate greater lower extremity function. It documents responses to six activities linked with anterior knee pain (walking, running, jumping, climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting for prolonged periods with knee bent).

Secondary Outcomes

  • Changes in hip external rotators strength(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)
  • Changes in hip abductors strength(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)
  • Changes in hip extensors strength(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)
  • Changes in knee extensors strength(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)
  • Changes in dynamic knee valgus(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)
  • Changes in pelvic tilt angle(It will be assessed at baseline and after 4 weeks)

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