The effects of trunk stabilization exercise on anterior knee pai

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Condition 1: patellofemoral pain syndrome. Condition 2: Chondromalacia patellae.; Patellofemoral disorders; Chondromalacia patellae

• Registration Number: IRCT2014021315932N2
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Rehabilitation School

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

anterior knee pain in recent 2 months; gradual and non traumatic onset of symptoms; positive patellar grind test; kujala score ranging between 50 to 80; visual analog score ranging from 3 to 10 in last past month.

Exclusion criteria: other knee joint pathologies such as meniscus and ligament injuries,osteoarthritis,tendon impairments and patellar dislocations; hip and lumbar referral pain; previous lower extremity surgeries; neuromuscular and methabolic diseases such as diabet; cardiac disorders impeding exercise

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Immediately before treatment -immediately after treatment (after 4 weeks). Method of measurement: VAS.;Balance. Timepoint: Immediately before treatment -immediately after treatment (after 4 weeks). Method of measurement: Star excursion balance test.;Knee Function. Timepoint: Immediately before treatment -immediately after treatment (after 4 weeks). Method of measurement: kujala questionnaire and Knee performance tests.