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

NCT06598618 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2025-02-21

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Graston technique+ Conventional PT

IASTM technique (graston technique) on iliotibial band. Frequency 2 sessions of stroking with 20 seconds rest in between 3 times/week for 3 consecutive weeks Intensity as tolerated by patient. Conventional PT including 1- Therapeutic ultrasound at frequency of 3.5 MHZ for 10 minutes. 2- Stretching exercise of hamstrings. 3-Isometric exercises of Quadriceps

OTHER

Muscle energy technique + Conventional PT

Muscle energy technique (post facilitation stretch) on iliotibial band. Frequency 10 repetitions 3 times/week for 3 consecutive weeks Intensity starting from 50 percent resistance across barrier provided by physiotherapist.. Conventional PT including 1- Therapeutic ultrasound at frequency of 3.5 MHZ for 10 minutes. 2- Stretching exercise of hamstrings. 3-Isometric exercises of Quadriceps.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-10-02
Primary Completion
2025-09-25
Completion
2025-09-28

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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