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Effects of Eccentric Exercises on Gait Parameters in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2024-06-05
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how eccentric exercises affect walking patterns in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome. This quasi-experimental study focuses on changes in pain, range of motion, dynamic knee angles, and gait characteristics in adults aged 18 to 35 years who have this knee condition. The study aims to better understand the impact of targeted exercises on knee function and walking ability. Participants will undergo a 6-week program where they receive McConnell taping on the knee followed by daily eccentric exercises taught by a therapist. The exercise sessions include a warm-up, specific movements like straight leg raises and hip abductions, and a cool-down phase involving various stretches. The exercises are performed in sets and repetitions adjusted over time according to each participant's stamina. Throughout the study, researchers will measure pain levels using a numeric pain scale, knee and hip range of motion with a goniometer, and gait parameters such as walking speed, stride length, and dynamic knee valgus angle using software analysis. These assessments will be done before and after the exercise program to track changes. Participants will provide informed consent and their progress will be closely monitored over the 6 weeks of intervention.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Eccentric Exercises on Gait Parameters in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18-35 years
- Female gender
- Having knee pain for at least 2 months
- Pain score greater than 3 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Presence of retro patellar pain during at least two of the following activities: ascending or descending stairs, hopping or jumping, prolonged sitting with knees bent, kneeling or squatting
- Pain on palpation of medial or lateral patellar facet
- Pain on palpation of anterior portion of medial or lateral femoral condyles
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae
- Instability of tibiofemoral joint
- Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
- Patellar instability
- Previous surgery of lower limb
- Negative findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci, and bursa
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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 - 6 weeks
Participants receive McConnell taping and perform eccentric exercises daily for 6 weeks as taught by the therapist to improve knee pain and gait parameters.
Daily exercises with periodic in-person visits for guidance
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46000
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Research Team
S
Safa Rafaqat, MS-MSKPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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