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Comparison of Open and Closed Chain Exercises in Athletes With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT05707039 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2023-01-31

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Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common source of knee pain in the physically active population, predominantly in women. The incidence rate of PFPS among athletes is 25 percent, which is higher than that of general population. PFPS is caused by repetitive stress and aggravated in athletes by cycling and running. These symptoms are caused by structural or biomechanical changes of the joint, which becomes exacerbated by activities such as going up and down stairs, sit for a prolonged period, squatting or kneeling, resulting in increased compressive forces in the joint patellofemoral. It is characterized by defused pain in front of knee. Other signs also present are the patellar crepitus, swelling, and joint blockage despite being deemed a multifactorial condition with no single cure, PFPS is commonly attributed to muscular dysfunction, for which conservative rehabilitation is the treatment of choice. Historically, PFPS has been linked to impairments of the quadriceps muscle.

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Open kinetic chain exercises

In open chain exercises extremities are free to move and there is no weight bearing.

OTHER

Closed kinetic chain exercises

In closed kinetic chain exercises extremities are fixed and weight bearing is done.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Asrar Yousaf, mphil · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-02-01
Primary Completion
2023-02-28
Completion
2023-02-28

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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