Effects of Hip Abductor and External Rotator Strength Training in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
NCT ID: NCT00736736
Last Updated: 2008-08-18
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
85 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2008-03-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Leg Press
Leg Press exercise for 3 times/week and sustain for 8 weeks.
Leg Press Exercise
Hip Exercise
Additional hip abductor and hip external rotator strength training to leg press exercise for people in this group. All participants received exercise for 3 times per week for 8 weeks.
Additional Hip Muscle Strengthening to Leg Press Exercise
Control
Education was given during 8 weeks of study period. After 8 weeks of study, exercise was given as compensation.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Additional Hip Muscle Strengthening to Leg Press Exercise
Leg Press Exercise
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Special tests: crepitus during compression test, patellar grind test (Clarke's sign), pain during compression test, palpation ( at least 2 )
* Below 50 years old
* Pain :after long sitting, up/down stair, squat, kneeling, running \& jumping ( at least 2 )
* Pain duration at least 1 month
* At least 1 item of PSS score more than 3 cm
Exclusion Criteria
* Central or peripheral neurological deficits
* Obvious knee joint or lower extremity malalignment
* People involved in competitive sports
* PSS sub-scale pain experienced last week more than 8cm
* Have been taking anti-inflammatory drugs , received anti-inflammatory injection or received other therapy for past 3 months
19 Years
50 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Taiwan University Hospital
OTHER
Principal Investigators
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Mei-Hwa Jan
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
The School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy of National Taiwan University
Locations
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The School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy of National Taiwan University
Taipei, , Taiwan
Countries
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References
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Mascal CL, Landel R, Powers C. Management of patellofemoral pain targeting hip, pelvis, and trunk muscle function: 2 case reports. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2003 Nov;33(11):647-60. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2003.33.11.647.
Other Identifiers
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200801069R
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id