Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

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Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique on iliotibial band tightness on pain, range of motion and functional mobility in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06598618

Run by

Riphah International University

People needed

48

Starts

2024-10-02

Expected to finish

2025-09-28

Last updated by the study team

2025-02-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • Age between 18 and 35 years
• Both Genders.
• Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least the past 3 months.
• Knee pain during at least 3 of the following activities: ascending/descending stairs, squatting, hopping/ running, and prolonged sitting.
• Retro patellar pain in patellar grind test (positive clarke's sign).
• A score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale (VAS).
• Positive Ober's test.

You may not qualify if…

• • Any meniscal or ligament tears of knee.
• Knee osteoarthritis.
• Any previous surgery of lower limb.
• Patellar fracture or fracture of lower extremity.
• Having received knee injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid.
• Osteoporosis of knee joint.

Where it is running

• Pakistan Railway hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)

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