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NCT Number: NCT06846125

Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain

The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to improve both physical AND psychological protocols.

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Key information

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Lahore sports complex

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

About this study

Research on the effects of mindfulness and strength training on knee function in sprinters with patellofemoral pain is lacking, despite a wealth of studies on the psychological rehabilitation of athletes. The study's findings indicated that stress reduction and pain management enhance knee function. To improve the physical and psychological elements of sprinters with patellofemoral discomfort, this research assists them integrate mindfulness training with strength training. Strength training to improve knee stability and muscle balance, as well as mindfulness to lessen the psychological effects of pain and stress, can help sprinters with both the mental and physical aspects of patellofemoral pain. Research was being done on this combined approach in this specific population.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age group between 18 to 25 years.
  • Female runners.
  • PFP conformation check (Single leg squat, and Eccentric step) (24)

Exclusion criteria

  • Post-surgical condition from the past 6 months
  • Chronic medical condition (cancer, COPD)
  • Players addicted to any drugs or alcohol

Treatment and study plan

GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training

Other

Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Mindfulness Training: Breathing exercises, body scans, and meditation. Strength Training: Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Mindfulness Training: Guided visualization and mindfulness integration during exercises.

Strength Training: Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Mindfulness Training: Focus on movement awareness and posture during high-intensity drills.

Strength Training: Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Mindfulness Training: Integration during advanced functional movements. Strength Training: Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4

GROUP B: Strength Training Only

Other

Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

    The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme

  2. Knee Range of Motion

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

    All the Ranges for Knee joint will be measured through Goniometer.

  3. Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

    Functional Performance: Evaluated using the Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale (SAS)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Single-Leg Wall Sit Test

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

    Functional Endurance: Assessed using the Single-Leg Wall Sit Test (SLWST)

  2. Self-Rating Anxiety Scale

    Time frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

    Psychological Well-being: Measured using the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Mindfulness Training Along With Strength Training on Psychological Rehabilitation and Knee Function Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Feb 25, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 25, 2025

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