The effect of trigger point dry needling of Quadratus lumborum on improvement of maximal isometric force of gluteus medius , pain and function of patellofemoral joint in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (single-blind randomized controlled trial)

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences0 个研究点目标入组 52 人开始时间: 待定最近更新: 2020年2月24日

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•Men and women Aged 18-40 years
•Insidious onset of symptoms not due to trauma present for at least 3 months
•Anterior or Peripatellar knee pain during at least 2 of the following:Prolonged sitting,Stair ascent, squatting, running, jumping, hopscotch
•Ability to read and write
•The minimum visual scale being 2

•Positive patellar apprehension sign and History of recurrent patellar dislocation
•Knee joint effusion
•Hip or lumbar referred pain
•Previous surgery to the patellofemoral joint
•Prolonged nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or corticosteroid use
•Known articular cartilage damage based on XRay
•Local or systemic infections or inflammation
•Bleeding disorders
•Taking anti coagulation medication
•Needle phobia
•The history of regular exercise activity
•Leg length discrepancy
•Hip adductor shortness
•Neurological low back pain
•Meniscal, Cruciate or collateral ligament injury

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