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Comparison Between the Effects of Mulligan and Maitland Mobilization on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-06-18
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating and comparing the effects of two physiotherapy techniques, Maitland mobilizations and Mulligan Mobilization With Movement (MWM), on adults aged 18 to 40 years who have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. This randomized controlled trial aims to study differences in pain levels, knee range of motion, and lower extremity function in this patient group. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: Group A receives Mulligan Mobilization With Movement, involving medial patellar glide and tibial internal rotation techniques, while Group B receives Maitland patellar mobilizations with four specific mobilization techniques. Both groups perform the same set of therapeutic exercises after mobilization. Treatments are given in three sessions per week on alternate days over a two-week period. Participants attend assessments at the start and end of the two-week treatment period. Pain is measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), knee range of motion with goniometry, and function with the Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS). Data from before and after treatment will be compared to evaluate outcomes. The total duration of participation for each person is about two weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison Between the Effects of Mulligan and Maitland Mobilization on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Referred patients from rehabilitation, orthopedic, and rheumatology departments
- Males and females aged 18 to 40 years
- Having knee pain for at least 2 months
- Pain score of 3 or higher on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- Pain on palpation of medial or lateral patellar facet
- Retro patellar pain during at least two activities such as ascending/descending stairs, hopping/jumping, prolonged sitting with flexed knees, kneeling, or squatting
- Positive patellar tilt test
You will not qualify if you...
- Positive physical exam findings for knee menisci, ligaments, or bursa problems
- Diagnosis of chondromalacia patellae
- Instability of the tibiofemoral joint
- History of lower extremity surgery
- Rheumatoid arthritis, other connective tissue disorders, or congenital deformities
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants receive either Mulligan Mobilization With Movement or Maitland's Patellar Mobilizations along with prescribed exercises. Treatments are done in 3 sessions per week on alternate days over 2 weeks.
3 sessions per week on alternate days for 2 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
A
Anza Moiz, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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