Comparative Effects of Mulligan Pain Release Phenomenon With and Without Tapping in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT06108804

Last Updated: 2023-10-31

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

32 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-20

Study Completion Date

2024-01-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to compare the effects of mulligan pain release phenomenon with or without Tapping in management of Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Detailed Description

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a general phrase that refers to discomfort in the Patellofemoral joint and associated soft tissues, including the kneecap, tendons, and ligaments.

In 2019, a comparative study conducted. They pick 30 respondents randomly, who met the study's inclusion requirements and expressed a willingness to participate. They were split into two groups; fifteen subjects per group. Each group received treatment for four weeks, with sessions occurring every other day. PRP with Kinesiotaping is in Group A(n=15), and traditional therapy is in Group B(n=15). Both groups underwent ultrasonic treatment and VMO strengthening. Data analysis was carried out statistically using paired t tests within groups and unpaired t tests across groups. The study's findings indicated that both groups of therapy were successful, however PRP combined with Kinesiotaping significantly reduced pain and improved functional limits in patients with persistent Patellofemoral OA.

In 2020, a double blind RCT study conductred. Based on the mechanical correction approaches, 43 women with at least a 3-month history of PFPS were randomized into three groups: KT for patellar medialization, KT for lateral rotation of the femur and tibia, and the control group. The identical 12-week muscle- building and motor-control exercises were administered to all groups. The numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) at rest and during exertion, the kujala score (AKPS), and the single jump hop test were used to assess knee pain and function at baseline, at 6 weeks, at the end of therapy (12 weeks), and during the 12-week follow-up. Results of the study showed that, in the 6-week and 12-week follow-ups, there were clinically significant differences between the KT with lateral rotation of femur and tibia and the control group in terms of the AKPS and NPRS scores during effort. Pain and function significantly improved in all groups (within group).

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a prevalent issue among the adults due to prolong sitting, ascending or descending stairs frequently, crouching and walking. The majority of research studies have primarily focused on other age groups, such as older adults or adolescents and very little study was done regarding this issue among young adults. To the best of our knowledge although in the past many studies have worked on mulligan pain release phenomenon with mobilization, or exercise therapy have been practiced in the treatment of Patellofemoral pain syndrome were found effective individually, but there is a lack of comprehensive studies including randomized clinical trials directly comparing the mulligan pain release phenomenon with or without taping on management of Patellofemoral pain syndrome. This RCT will aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two commonly utilized techniques, Mulligan pain release phenomenon and taping will ascertain that if two of these, Mulligan pain release phenomenon and taping, may have different effects on the Patellofemoral pain syndrome, knee range of motion and pain in young population with PFPS.

Conditions

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A parallel study is a type of clinical study in which two or more groups of participants receive different interventions.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants
single blinded

Study Groups

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mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping.

Participants in group A will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants in Group A will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping.First, demographic information will be gathered, pain severity will be measured using NPRS, knee joint range of motion (flexion/extension) will be measured using a goniometer, and functional limitation will be evaluated using a Kujala score.Two sessions of treatment per week with a total of eight session will be given in four weeks

mulligan pain release phenomenon

Participants in group B will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

mulligan pain release phenomenon

Intervention Type OTHER

Two sessions of treatment per week with a total of eight session will be given in four weeks.Group B will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon only. First, demographic information will be gathered, pain severity will be measured using NPRS. knee joint range of motion (flexion/extension) will be measured using a goniometer, and functional limitation will be evaluated using a Kujala score.

Interventions

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mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping

Participants in Group A will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon with tapping.First, demographic information will be gathered, pain severity will be measured using NPRS, knee joint range of motion (flexion/extension) will be measured using a goniometer, and functional limitation will be evaluated using a Kujala score.Two sessions of treatment per week with a total of eight session will be given in four weeks

Intervention Type OTHER

mulligan pain release phenomenon

Two sessions of treatment per week with a total of eight session will be given in four weeks.Group B will receive mulligan pain release phenomenon only. First, demographic information will be gathered, pain severity will be measured using NPRS. knee joint range of motion (flexion/extension) will be measured using a goniometer, and functional limitation will be evaluated using a Kujala score.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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tapping

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 20 to 40 years
* Both male and female
* NPRS\>3
* AKPS ≥6
* ROM\<135 ° rarely. Knee range of motion is usually normal in patients of Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
* Positive patellar grind test
* Adults having anterior knee pain from previous duration of 2-3 months which is aggravated by walking, stairs ambulation or prolong sitting.

Exclusion Criteria

* Recent fracture/trauma
* Acute diseased condition
* Knee surgery
* Tumor or infection around the knee
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Pregnancy
* Any malformation or joint hypermobility
* patellar tendon pathology
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Humera Mubashar, MS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Kot Khawaja Saeed Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Pakistan

Central Contacts

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Imran Amjad, Phd

Role: CONTACT

03324390125

Facility Contacts

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Humera Mubashar, MS

Role: primary

03084157979

References

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Chang WD, Chen FC, Lee CL, Lin HY, Lai PT. Effects of Kinesio Taping versus McConnell Taping for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2015;2015:471208. doi: 10.1155/2015/471208. Epub 2015 Jun 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26185517 (View on PubMed)

Baldon Rde M, Nakagawa TH, Muniz TB, Amorim CF, Maciel CD, Serrao FV. Eccentric hip muscle function in females with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome. J Athl Train. 2009 Sep-Oct;44(5):490-6. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-44.5.490.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19771287 (View on PubMed)

Taunton JE, Ryan MB, Clement DB, McKenzie DC, Lloyd-Smith DR, Zumbo BD. A retrospective case-control analysis of 2002 running injuries. Br J Sports Med. 2002 Apr;36(2):95-101. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.36.2.95.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 11916889 (View on PubMed)

Pal S, Draper CE, Fredericson M, Gold GE, Delp SL, Beaupre GS, Besier TF. Patellar maltracking correlates with vastus medialis activation delay in patellofemoral pain patients. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Mar;39(3):590-8. doi: 10.1177/0363546510384233. Epub 2010 Nov 12.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21076015 (View on PubMed)

Leibbrandt DC, Louw QA. The use of McConnell taping to correct abnormal biomechanics and muscle activation patterns in subjects with anterior knee pain: a systematic review. J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Jul;27(7):2395-404. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.2395. Epub 2015 Jul 22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26311990 (View on PubMed)

Logan CA, Bhashyam AR, Tisosky AJ, Haber DB, Jorgensen A, Roy A, Provencher MT. Systematic Review of the Effect of Taping Techniques on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Sports Health. 2017 Sep/Oct;9(5):456-461. doi: 10.1177/1941738117710938. Epub 2017 Jun 15.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 28617653 (View on PubMed)

Arrebola LS, Teixeira de Carvalho R, Lam Wun PY, Rizzi de Oliveira P, Firmo Dos Santos J, Coutinho de Oliveira VG, Pinfildi CE. Investigation of different application techniques for Kinesio Taping(R) with an accompanying exercise protocol for improvement of pain and functionality in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A pilot study. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2020 Jan;24(1):47-55. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.022. Epub 2019 May 22.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31987562 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR&AHS/23/0142

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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