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Efficacy of the Functional Mobilization Approach in Young Adults with Anterior Knee Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of kneeHealth Condition 2: null- Patellofemoral pain syndrome due to foot hyperpronation
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/02/011796
Lead Sponsor
Sharda University and Hospital
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

1.Clinically diagnosed cases of patellofemoral pain syndrome

2. Presence of unilateral or bilateral foot hyperpronation

3. Duration of PFPS must be more than three weeks (chronic)

Exclusion Criteria

1.Defined injury or pathological conditions of the knee and foot structures (bursitis, tendinopathies, ligament sprains or instability, menisci injuries, dislocations)

2. History of ankle and/or foot surgery

3.Severe or advanced knee osteoarthritis diagnosed based on clinical and radiological assessment

4. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus

5. Leg length discrepancy of more than 1 inch

6. Previous physiotherapy treatment (such as exercise therapy, orthosis, mobilization) in the past 12 months

7. Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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