Evaluation of the effectiveness of biofeedback in patients with patellofemoral syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: patellofemoral pain syndrome.; Patellofemoral disorders; M22.2X

• Registration Number: IRCT20180804040685N4
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of unilateral patellofemoral syndrome based on at least 5 of 7 symptoms
There is no evidence of other injuries intra- and extra-arthicular of knee joint, which can be determined by physical examination and radiographic evaluation
Normal range of motion of the knee as measured by a goniometer
No history of knee trauma, intra-articular injection or surgery
Do not use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 15 days before starting treatment
Full collaboration to conduct the study

Exclusion Criteria

Having a pain score less than 3 on a numerical scale
History of knee locking and patella dislocation
Osteoarthritis or arthritis of the knee and any abnormal radiography of the knee
Joint infection and knee ligamentous laxity
History of previous knee physiotherapy, knee surgery, and knee injuries and bruises
Genu valgum, Osgood-Schlatter disease, and any other pathological disease
Any other treatment for patellofemoral syndrome during the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Satisfaction rate. Timepoint: Immediately and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Satisfaction rate questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: SF36 Questionnaire.;Daily performance. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Kujala scale.