Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chondromalacia
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
- Enrollment
- 46
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Functional status
- Status
- Active, not recruiting
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Functional status
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.
Pain intensity
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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