Effect of Radial Shock Wave versus Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes

Phase 1

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: PACTR202105787963953
• Lead Sponsor: faculty of physical therapy cairo university

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-03-21
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1)Age range of 14-26 years.
2)Male and female
3)Subjects have anteriorly located knee pain, which is exacerbated by activity or sometimes by prolonged knee flexion
4) patients also experience pain at the beginning of specific activities or even throughout their sport activity.
5)Physical findings are straightforward in patellar tendinopathy. The most consistent finding is localized tenderness at the inferior patellar pole

Exclusion Criteria

1. Malignant tumor in the treatment area (not as underlying disease)
2.Fetus in the treatment area
3. Infection in the area to be treated
4. Over ischemic tissue in individuals with vascular disease
5. Patient has a coagulation disorder or if taking anti-coagulant medications
6. Patient has a prosthetic device in the area to be treated

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified