Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Modifies the Movement of the Rearfoot, but It Does Not Alter Plantar Pressure Distribution.
Lisiane Piazza Luza, Marcelo Luza, Gilmar Moraes Santos
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32904777Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 20Years - 40Years
All Genders
ID06674707
Effects of Agility Training With and Without Foot Mobilization On Pain, Balance and Functional Performance In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-05
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What this Trial Is About
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is pain around the kneecap caused by changes in the joint's physical and biomechanical features. Factors such as anatomical differences, muscle issues, tight tissues, overuse, or injury can increase the risk of PFPS. This research aims to compare how adding foot mobilization to agility training affects pain, balance, and functional performance in people with PFPS. The study randomly assigns 42 patients aged 20 to 40 years into two groups. Group A receives agility training combined with foot mobilization, while Group B receives agility training without foot mobilization. Both groups also get simple conventional treatments. The training involves exercises like side stepping, crossover steps, shuttle walking, and specific joint mobilization techniques performed three times a week over six weeks. Participants will be assessed before and after the six-week treatment using tools measuring pain (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), knee function (Kujala Patellofemoral Pain Scale), balance (Y Balance Test), and foot posture (Navicular Droop Test). Data will be analyzed for changes in these outcomes, helping researchers understand the effects of foot mobilization on PFPS symptoms and function.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Agility Training With and Without Foot Mobilization In Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Who Can Participate
Age: 20Years - 40Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical signs of patellofemoral pain syndrome such as retro patellar pain, crepitation, and pain with patellar grinding lasting more than 6 months
- Men and women aged 20 to 40 years
- Pain when stepping down from a 25 cm step or during double leg squat and pain when sitting with knee bent for more than 15 minutes
- Pain rating more than 4 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Anterior left or right asymmetries greater than 4 cm on Y Balance Test
- Excessive calcaneal eversion measured at 6° in relaxed posture
You will not qualify if you...
- History of ligament or meniscal injury
- History of lower limb fractures
- History of surgery on the lower limb
- History of systemic, connective tissue, or neurological conditions
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive agility training with or without foot mobilization along with conventional treatments to address patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Three visits per week for 6 weeks
Follow-up
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo assessments to measure pain, balance, and functional performance after completing treatment.
1 visit (in-person) after 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Al- Rehman Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000
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Research Team
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Imran Amjad, Phd
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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