Comparison of radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy with dryneedling in iliotibial band syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Iliotibial band syndrome.; Iliotibial band syndrome; M76.3

• Registration Number: IRCT20190824044598N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 5 November 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

positive ober test
at least one trigger point on the iliotibial band
normal neurologic exam

Exclusion Criteria

previous surgery on the affected knee in the last 12 months
previous treatment for ITBS in the last 2 months
symptoms of radiculopathy
past history of trauma or fracture of leg or knee or femur in the last 12 months
coagulapathy or recegiving anticoagulants
use of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs later than two weeks before baseline

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The amount of pain. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;Lower Extrimity Function. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Questionnaire of Lower Extrimity Functional Scale.;Iliotibial band lenghth. Timepoint: Before starting the study, immediately after treatment and one month after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: Meter.