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NCT Number: NCT05392036

Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound Versus Shockwave Therapy in Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Recreational Runners

This project was a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of therapeutic ultrasound versus shockwave therapy on pain , range of motion and function in recreational runners with medial tibial stress syndrome so that we can formulate a better and most effective regime for treatment of medial tibial stress. Duration was of 6 months, convenient sampling was done, subject following eligibility criteria from Ghurki Trust teaching hospital, horizon hospital and surgimed hospital. Group A participants were given baseline treatment along with shockwave and Group B were given baseline treatment along with therapeutic ultrasound. Assesment was done at baseline and at 2nd week and 6th week post-interrvention . Assessment was done via, Numeric pain rating scale(NPRS), Lower Extermity functional scale LEFS ) and goniometric measurements of shoulder ranges, data was analyzed by using SPSS version 26.

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Key information

Conditions

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Leg Injuries Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Wounds and Injuries

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ghurki Trust Hospital, Horizon Hospital, Surgimed Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is a common low leg injury. It is described as activity-induced pain along posterior medial border of leg approximately for 5 cm. Most commonly reported by runners and military personnel. Incidence of MTSS ranges between 13.6% to 20% in runners. Significant increase in loading activities or rigorous exercise causing high impact like skiping, jogging can induce MTSS which leads to stress fracture of tibia. Various risk factors are associated with the incidence of medial tibial stress syndrome which includes both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Current study has involved comparison of therapeutic ultrasound versus shockwave therapy as there is limited knowledge about comparison of therapeutic ultrasound versus shockwave therapy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Both male and female
  • Pain at distal 2/3 of tibia
  • Previous history of MTSS
  • Recreational runner

Exclusion criteria

  • History of lower limb fracture
  • Any lower limb surgical history
  • Any malignancy
  • Professional athlete
  • Cardiopulmonary insufficiency

Treatment and study plan

baseline physical therapy treatment along with shockwave therapy

Other

Group A, this group will receive conventional therapies along with shockwave therapy. Basic treatment includes icing (15-20 min) to control inflammation, rest, cessation of pain causing activity, anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) and basic stretching and strengthening exercises. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic modality with convenience, effectiveness and safety. It is used to treat various musculoskeletal disorders without surgery. A session of 30-45 min will include icing 15 min and 5-10 min of shock wave therapy session will be commenced with strengthening and stretching exercises.

baseline physical therapy treatment along with therapeutic ultrasound

Other

This group will receive therapeutic ultrasound along with conventional treatment. Conventional therapy includes icing, rest, anti-inflammatory drugs, and basic strengthening and stretching exercises. A session of 30-45 min will include icing for 10-15 min therapeutic ultrasound 15min with a frequency 1-3MHz and the session will be ended with strengthening and stretching exercises.

Only eligible patients who have fulfilled the inclusion criteria will be included. A daily session of 30-45min for 2 consecutive weeks will be given. A baseline assessment will be done and the patient will be allocated randomly to both groups for two weeks. Re-assessment will be done after 2 weeks. For long term, effects re-assessment will be done after 6 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. NPRS

    Time frame: 3rd day

    Changes from base Line Numeric Pain rating scale is a scale for pain starting from 0-10. where 0 indicate no pain and 10 indicate severe pain.

  2. LEFS

    Time frame: 3rd day

    It is used to assessment of lower extremity function a questionnaire of 20 questions about a person also ability to perform daily task 0 is minimum score, 80 is maximum score. lower the score greater the disability.

  3. Goniometry

    Time frame: 3rd day

    A goniometer is an instrument which measures the available range of motion at a joint.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

: Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound Versus Shockwave Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Recreational Runners With Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 26, 2022
Registry last updated
Apr 3, 2023

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