Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
NCT ID: NCT06758050
Last Updated: 2025-01-03
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
44 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-08-04
2025-01-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Subjects and Methods: Forty-four patients with age ranging from 18 to 35 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome will be divided into study (N=22) and control (N=22) groups. Both groups will be given 6 weeks of conventional physical therapy program and an additional core muscle strengthening for the study group. The tools are being used to assess the outcome are 1- Visual Analogue Scale,2- handheld dynamometer,3-AKPS 4- BIODEX Balance.
Hypotheses:
It will be hypothesized that:
1. There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on pain in treating PFPS.
2. There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on muscle strength in treating PFPS.
3. There is no effect of core strengthening exercises on function in treating PFPS.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Study group
Group B (study group) (core strengthening exercises added to evidence-based approaches group) The core muscle strength training program The core muscle strength training program will last for 6 weeks and comprise of two training sessions per week, with a total of 12 sessions for the study group.
During the main part of the training, the "big 3" exercises as described by McGill will be conducted. These include the curl-up, side bridge, and quadruped position.
Core strengthening exercises
By core strengthening exercise, could be improved pain, balance, and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In that case, this will not only improve their postural stability and neuromuscular control, but we believe it will improve their overall functional, performance, and quality of life. Currently, limited evidence exists about the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises on pain, function and dynamic balance in patellofemoral pain syndrome. By addressing core strengthening exercise, physical therapists can advise new treatment methods for patellofemoral pain syndrome (Chevidikunnan et al., 2016)
Traditional treatment
hip and knee-focused exercises
Control group
Group A (control group) (evidence-based approaches group): The participants in the control group will receive only a hip and knee- focused exercise program.
1. Hip-focused exercise: Based on previous studies, hip-focused exercises will consist of side- lying hip abduction, hip external rotation (clamshell), and prone hip extension.
2. Knee-focused exercise The knee-focused exercise regime will be based on previous studies and consist of supine straight leg raises, supine terminal knee extensions (from 10° flexion to full extension), and a mini squat (45° flexion) with the back supported against the wall (to reduce stabilizing requirements from the hip muscles).
Traditional treatment
hip and knee-focused exercises
Interventions
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Core strengthening exercises
By core strengthening exercise, could be improved pain, balance, and function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. In that case, this will not only improve their postural stability and neuromuscular control, but we believe it will improve their overall functional, performance, and quality of life. Currently, limited evidence exists about the effectiveness of core strengthening exercises on pain, function and dynamic balance in patellofemoral pain syndrome. By addressing core strengthening exercise, physical therapists can advise new treatment methods for patellofemoral pain syndrome (Chevidikunnan et al., 2016)
Traditional treatment
hip and knee-focused exercises
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks.
3. Patients with body mass index 18- 25 kg m2.
4. Pain is aggravated by at least 2 of the following activities: jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, and squatting.
1. Positive patellar grinding test.
2. Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage.
Exclusion Criteria
2. A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
3. Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities.
4. Previous knee and hip joint surgeries.
5. Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints.
6. Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.
18 Years
35 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Cairo University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Rana Ibrahim
Rana Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud
Principal Investigators
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rana ibrahim ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Misr University for Science and Technology
Nasr Awad Abd Elkader, Assistant Professor
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Abdelgalil Allam Abdelgalil, Lecturer of Physical Therapy
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Surgeries Faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University
Mohammed Safwat Hamza, Associate Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Faculty of Medicine Misr University for Science and Technology
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, , Egypt
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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No:P.T.REC/012/005347
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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