To find the effect of specific training program in recreational cyclists

Completed

Brief Summary: This study is a Randomized, parallel group, active controlled trial, finding effect of 8 weeks specific training program on recreational cyclists with mild anterior knee pain during or after cycling, who are between 18 to 50 years of age and cycling for minimum of 100kms per month and for more than or equal to 6 months duration. The study will be performed at Ahmedabad, India. Interventional group will be given training for 3 days per week for 8 weeks, Stretching and warm up before cycling and Ergonomic advice on cycle settings and control group will receive ergonomic advice on cycle setting and advice to do stretching and warm up before cycling. The primary outcome measures will be Anterior knee pain score (Kujala score) for function and Visual Analogue Scale for intensity of pain at knee joint at 8 weeks and followed up telephonically at 6 months. The secondary outcomes will be Core strength testing, Q- angle measurement and Lower limb flexibility tests at 8 weeks. Pre and post treatment outcome measures will be taken and compared within the group and between the group.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

1.Recreational cyclist with anterior knee pain (ranging from no pain to mild pain at present) during or after cycling 2.Cycling minimum 100 km/month 3.Cycling for minimum of 6 months or more 4.
Age: 18 to 50 years.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Person having Knee pain with score more than or equal to 45mm on VAS.
2.Person diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of knee joint based on ACR Clinical classification criteria for Osteoarthritis of the knee 3.H/O any musculoskeletal disorder 4.H/O postural abnormality, limb length discrepancy 5.H/O cardiovascular or respiratory conditions 6.H/O neurological disease.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
2.Visual Analogue Scale	8 weeks and follow up after 6 months
1.Anterior knee pain score (Kujala score)	8 weeks and follow up after 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Core strength testing	8 weeks
Q- angle measurement	8 weeks
Lower limb flexibility tests	8 weeks

Locations (1): L J Institute of Physiotherapy
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Ahmadabad, GUJARAT, India
L J Institute of Physiotherapy
🇮🇳Ahmadabad, GUJARAT, India
Manali Kamleshbhai Shah
Principal investigator
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mks3108@gmail.com