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Comparison of Foot Posture, Plantar Pressure, and Postural Balance in Patellofemoral Pain Patients and Healthy Subjects

NCT06314360 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2024-03-18

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Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFS) is a musculoskeletal problem characterized by pain felt in the front of the knee or behind the patella, commonly affecting individuals in adolescence or young adulthood, especially those engaged in sports such as cycling and running. It is one of the most encountered knee injuries and can have a poor prognosis. The intensity of knee pain increases during functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, running, and jumping due to the increased patellofemoral joint reaction force.

A disturbance in postural stability is observed in individuals with PFS due to pain during functional activities. Studies examining changes in foot posture, plantar pressure, and postural balance in individuals with PFS are quite limited and controversial. Moreover, research that simultaneously investigates these parameters and interprets the results is scarce. Some studies have utilized detailed technical systems such as medical imaging or motion analysis, while practical methods incorporating foot posture and plantar pressure analyses are available and easy to use in clinical settings.

There is a lack of literature on the easy assessment and interpretation of plantar pressure, postural balance, and functional activities in individuals with PFS. Within the scope of this project, the plan is to assess plantar pressure, postural balance, and functional activities in individuals with PFS. The aim is to quickly interpret the biomechanical changes occurring in these individuals and guide rehabilitation programs based on the obtained data.

The use of practical and fast assessment methods in planning treatments for PFS is crucial for early rehabilitation planning. Practical methods such as foot posture, plantar pressure, and postural balance assessments, which can be used in clinical settings, may provide benefits in shaping rehabilitation goals related to lower extremity alignment in individuals with PFS. The objective of this study is to compare the foot posture, plantar pressure, and postural stability of individuals with PFS with healthy individuals. Additionally, the investigators aim to investigate the relationship between foot posture, plantar pressure parameters, postural balance, and functional level in individuals with PFS. Through these objectives, it will be possible to identify potential parameters that could be effective in rehabilitation processes and contribute to determining treatment programs by revealing biomechanical changes in individuals with PFS.

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

No intervention.

There is no intervention in this study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hande Guney · Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-31
Primary Completion
2024-06-30
Completion
2024-10-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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