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NCT Number: NCT06561568

Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae

Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.

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Key information

Conditions

Chondromalacia Cartilage Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

15 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Both genders
  • Age: Under 60yrs
  • Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running

Exclusive criteria:

  • Instability of tibiofemoral joint
  • Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
  • Patellar instability
  • Previous surgery of lower limb
  • Positive findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Conventional Physical Therapy

Diagnostic Test

Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.

Kinesiotaping

Other

Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella.

  • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Proprioception

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.

  2. Pain intensity

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.

  3. Functional status

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.

  4. Gait Speed

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)

  5. Gait cadence

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)

  6. Gait cycle time

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted

  7. Stride length

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Foundation University Islamabad

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Aug 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Aug 20, 2024

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