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Popliteus Muscle Release Versus Kinesio Taping
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-01-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
11 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the current study is to compare the effect of popliteus muscle release and Kinesio taping on pain intensity, function, dynamic balance, and quadriceps muscle strength in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Popliteus Muscle Release Versus Kinesio Taping
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients of both genders aged 18 to 30 years old
- Minimum 3-month history of patellofemoral pain
- Worst pain intensity score of 3 or more on a Visual Analog Scale (0-10) during the previous week
- Pain reproduced by at least two activities such as stair ascent or descent, hopping, running, prolonged sitting, squatting, or kneeling
- Pain present on at least one clinical test: compression of the patella or palpation of the patellar facets
You will not qualify if you...
- Clinical, x-ray, or MRI findings indicating other specific pathology like osteoarthritis, meniscal, ligament, or cartilage injury, or apophysitis
- Recurrent patellar subluxation or dislocation
- Extended use of cortisone
- Previous surgery or trauma to the knee joint affecting the condition
- Physiotherapy or similar exercises for patellofemoral pain syndrome within the previous 3 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Suez
Suez, Egypt
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Research Team
H
Hafsa He Abdullah, MSc
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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