Effects of Core Stability Exercises in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT05261100

Last Updated: 2022-06-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

56 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-11-11

Study Completion Date

2022-05-08

Brief Summary

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The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of routine physical therapy with and without core stability exercises on pain and range of motion, in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. The spine, abdominal region, pelvis, hips, and proximal lower extremities, are defined as the core of the body. The effects of core muscle strengthening have been proven as an effective method of management in various cases. The knee is the frequently injured joint in core instability with the decreased hip strength. Deficiency in the control of the neuromuscular system of the body's trunk or "core" may affect the stability of the lower extremity, which can lead to injury in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral joints.

Detailed Description

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The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause for "anterior knee pain" and mainly affects young women without any structural changes such as increased Q-angle or significant pathological changes in articular cartilage. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common overuse syndrome in athletes. Patellofemoral pain is more common among female athletes especially adolescents and young adults. Symptoms include: persistent pain behind the patella or peripatellar. Pain increases on ascending and descending stairs and squatting and prolonged sitting.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder typically occurring in physically active people aged 40 years and younger, causing pain, functional deficits and lower limb weakness. Traditional treatment has been aimed at strengthening the knee, however recent research suggests the muscles around the hip also play an important role in the development and continuity of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is pain in the peripatellar/retropatellar region that aggravates with physical activities such as squatting, stair climbing, running and jumping or sitting for prolonged periods of time. It is the most common source of anterior knee ailment in active adolescents and young adults and is much more prevalent in women than men.

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a very common problem in athletes who participate in jumping sports. Several risk factors may play a part in the pathogenesis of PFP. Overuse, trauma and intrinsic risk factors are particularly important among athletes. Physical examination has a key role in PFP diagnosis. common risk factors should be investigated, such as hip muscle dysfunction, poor core muscle endurance, muscular tightness, excessive foot pronation and patellar malalignment.

Studies conducted on core muscle strengthening exercises program for the management of pain in hip, quadriceps region and ankle joint but limited studies were conducted in patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome. There is a need to compare the effectiveness of routine physiotherapy with and without core stability exercises in patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome. This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of core muscle strengthening exercises for the management of patellofemoral pain syndrome.

The spine, abdominal region, pelvis, hips, and proximal lower extremities, are defined as the core of the body. The effects of core muscle strengthening have been proven as an effective method of management in various cases. The knee is the frequently injured joint in core instability with the decreased hip strength. Deficiency in the control of the neuromuscular system of the body's trunk or "core" may affect the stability of the lower extremity, which can lead to injury in the tibiofemoral or patellofemoral joints.

Conditions

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Active group

Conventional Physical therapy

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Conventional Physical Therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.

Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercise perform.

Experimental group

Conventional Physical therapy with Core stability

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Core stability exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.

Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercises will be performed along with core stability exercises..

Interventions

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Core stability exercises

Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.

Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercises will be performed along with core stability exercises..

Intervention Type OTHER

Conventional Physical Therapy

Moist heating pads will be applied on knee joint for 10 minutes before each treatment session.

Apply TENS on knee joint for 10 minutes treatment session. Knee Isometric exercise perform.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Conventional Physical Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* • Age between 18-40 Years

* Both Gender
* Patient with Anterior knee pain for at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

* • History of trauma ,fracture of spine and lower extremity

* History of any congenital deformity
* History of lumbar radiculopathy
* History of hip osteoarthritis
* History of rheumatoid arthritis
* History of Any surgical procedure involving lumber or lower extremity
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Lahore

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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hassan javed, M.Phil(MSK)

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Lahore

Locations

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PSRD hospital lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Other Identifiers

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ULahore Hassan javed

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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