Effectiveness of closed kinetic chain exercises verses open kinetic chain exercise on reducing pain, improving functional activity and muscle strength in patients with unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome - comparative study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Lavanya M
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1.VISUAL ANALOGUE SCALE
Overview
Brief Summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition characterized by anterior knee pain, particularly during weightbearing
activities. Rehabilitation strategies often incorporate both open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises to address pain, improve function, and
enhance muscle strength. However, the comparative effectiveness of these two approaches remains underexplored in patients with unilateral PFPS. Study
aims to compare the effects of CKC exercises versus OKC exercises on pain reduction, functional activity, and quadriceps muscle strength in individuals
with unilateral PFPS. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 participants diagnosed with unilateral PFPS. Participants were randomly assigned
to either the CKC exercise group or the OKC exercise group for a 6-month intervention program. Outcome measures included pain assessment using the
(VAS), functional activity evaluated with the Lysholm knee scoring scale, and strength measured with a handheld dynamometer. Assessments
were performed at baseline and post-intervention
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 20.00 Year(s) to 40.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Normal BMI, Mild to moderate (3-5) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score without medication, Lysholm knee scoring (grade- 65 to 83 points fair knee function), Positive Waldron’s test and Patellofemoral Apprehension test, Unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of Recent knee surgery and Arthritis, History of Recent Dislocation and Subluxation of knee, Recent Acute Ligament and Tendon Rupture of knee, Recent Articular Capsule and Meniscus Related Injury of knee, Unresponsive to Conservative Medical Treatment.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1.VISUAL ANALOGUE SCALE
Time Frame: 6 MONTHS
2.LYSHOLM KNEE SCORING SCALE
Time Frame: 6 MONTHS
3.HAND HELD DYNAMOMETER
Time Frame: 6 MONTHS
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Lavanya M
College of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramakrishna Institute Of Paramedical Science