Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Chondromalacia
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy; Other: Kinesiotaping

• Registration Number: NCT06561568
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-06-10
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-08-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-19
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-20
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-20
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-10
• Study Completion: 2024-12-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 46

Inclusion Criteria

• Both genders
• Age: Under 60yrs
• Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running

Exclusive criteria:

• Instability of tibiofemoral joint
• Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
• Patellar instability
• Previous surgery of lower limb
• Positive findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group	Conventional physical therapy	Group A will receive this conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae * they will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. * Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group	Kinesiotaping	Group B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae. .Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group	Conventional physical therapy	Group B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae. .Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional status	4 weeks	Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.
Gait Speed	4 Weeks	Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)
Gait cadence	4 Weeks	Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)
Stride length	4 weeks	Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)
Proprioception	4 weeks	Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.
Pain intensity	4 weeks	Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.
Gait cycle time	4 weeks	Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Pakistan