The Effects of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Strengthening on Dynamic Valgus During a Step Down Test

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Conditions studied: Dynamic Knee Valgus

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of different exercises programs in individuals with abnormal knee motion. The main question it aims to answer are: * In individuals with abnormal knee motion and without knee pain, does a weight-bearing exercise program reduce abnormal knee motion during a step-down test better than a non weight-bearing exercise program? Participants will * Perform a stepdown test while undergoing motion analysis and electromyograph (EMG) recording. * Participants will then be placed either into a weight-bearing or non weight-bearing exercise group. Exercises will be performed 3 times per week for 6 weeks. * Further motion analysis and EMG data will be collected to test for differences. Researchers will compare individual results before and after exercise, and between-group results before and after exercise to see if one exercise program helps improved abnormal knee motion more than the other.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06348836

Run by

Alvernia University

People needed

10

Starts

2024-03-22

Expected to finish

2025-02-28

Last updated by the study team

2024-04-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Dynamic knee valgus with observed step down test

You may not qualify if…

• Presently experiencing lower extremity pain
• Lower extremity surgery within the past 1 year

Where it is running

• Alvernia University — Reading, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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