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Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2025-02-21
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
51 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique on iliotibial band tightness on pain, range of motion and functional mobility in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 35 years
- Both genders
- Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least the past 3 months
- Knee pain during at least 3 of the following activities: ascending/descending stairs, squatting, hopping/running, and prolonged sitting
- Retro patellar pain in patellar grind test (positive Clarke's sign)
- A score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale (VAS)
- Positive Ober's test
You will not qualify if you...
- Any meniscal or ligament tears of knee
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Any previous surgery of lower limb
- Patellar fracture or fracture of lower extremity
- Having received knee injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid
- Osteoporosis of knee joint
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Pakistan Railway hospital
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46600
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Research Team
K
KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT
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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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