Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of a Targeted 8-Week Exercise Program on Pain Measures and Isokinetic Muscle Strength in Females With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is condition characterized by anterior knee pain that predominantly affects young and physically active females. The etiology of PFPS is multifactorial, involving b...
Detailed Description
This study will employ a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design to evaluate the effects of a targeted 8-week exercise program on pain measures and isokinetic muscle strength in females with PFPS. Th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Eligible participants will present with clinically diagnosed anterior knee pain exacerbated by activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting, with a pain duration of at least three months to ensure chronicity. All participants will possess adequate intellectual and cognitive abilities to comprehend and follow exercise instructions, and they will provide informed consent prior to enrollment.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria will include any history of knee surgery or trauma within the past year, presence of other knee pathologies such as ligament injuries or osteoarthritis, neurological or systemic disorders affecting lower limb function, pregnancy, contraindications to exercise, or current involvement in other physical therapy or structured exercise programs targeting the knee.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 2 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06993350
Start Date
March 2 2025
End Date
April 30 2025
Last Update
July 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Giza, Egypt, 12511