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NCT Number: NCT05168332

The Effect of Patellar Taping and Isometric Strength Training on Quadriceps Strength with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common young adult female complaints, caused by changes in the patellofemoral joint's physical and biomechanical properties. This study compared the Short-term effects of patellar taping combined with isometric contraction of quadriceps muscle strengthening at 900 or 600 knee angles on quadriceps strength and functional performance in a female patient with patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS)

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Key information

Conditions

Patello Femoral Syndrome Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rehabilitation center, Majmaah University

Al Majma'ah, Al Riyadh, 11952, Saudi Arabia

About this study

Quadriceps muscle strength Pain intensity Knee function

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • knee pain for at least eight weeks that was aggravated by activities such as descending and ascending stairs, squatting, and running.
  • knee pain with a positive J sign (lateral tilt of patella)
  • more symptomatic and mal align knee included in case of bilateral involvement and a sign of patellar malalignment on the radiograph.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of knee fracture
  • Patella dislocation
  • knee deformity (e.g., genu varum)
  • Knee Flexion contracture
  • Ligament/meniscal injuries,
  • NSAID or intra-articular injection, or knee Osteo arthritis.

Treatment and study plan

patellar taping combined with isometric strength training

Behavioral

patellar taping combined with isometric strength training

sham patellar taping combined with isometric strength training

Behavioral

sham patellar taping combined with isometric strength training

Primary outcomes

  1. Quadriceps muscle strength

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Knee extensors (Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction) strength (STN) test at 60, and 90 degrees angles

  2. Pain intensity

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    investigated for their current intensity of pain on a Visual analogue scale 0 to 10 scale.

  3. Knee function

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Knee function will be assessed using the validated Kujala Anterior Knee Pain scale

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Majmaah University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Influence of Patellar Taping Combined with Isometric Strength Training on Pain, Muscle Strength, and Functional Performance in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Dec 23, 2021
Registry last updated
Oct 2, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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