Status:
COMPLETED
Quadriceps Strengthening With Patellar Taping in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Among Young Adult Male Athletes
Lead Sponsor:
Majmaah University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Disorder
Anterior Knee Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided isometric quadriceps strengthening with patellar taping and isometric exercise alone in young adult male athl...
Detailed Description
A total of 60 adult male athletes aged 18 to 45 years will be recruited from two cities (Majmaah and Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia. Subjects will be included with the history of knee pain during activities ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Knee pain during activities such as descending and ascending stairs, squatting, and running,
- Positive J sign (lateral tilt of patella),
- Sign of patellar malalignment on radiograph.
Exclusion
- Fracture around knee,
- Patella dislocation,
- Knee deformity (e.g., genu varum),
- Knee flexion contracture,
- Ligaments/meniscal injuries, and
- Osteoarthritis of knee.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 30 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 28 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04753333
Start Date
November 30 2020
End Date
February 28 2021
Last Update
September 21 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation center
Al Majma'ah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia, 11952