Health Condition 1: M222- Patellofemoral disorders Health Condition 2: M222- Patellofemoral disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hip abductor and knee strengthening exercises: 12 weeks of intervention with 3 Phases, supervised rehabilitation
3 days/week in all phases
Phase 1- week 1 to week 4
1) Isometric hip a
Sponsors
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Recreational runners (A recreational athlete was defined as anyone participating in aerobic or athletic activity at least three times per week for at least 30 minutes) 2)Recreational runners diagnosed with patellofemoral pain using clinical tests (Vastus medialis co-ordination test , eccentric step test , patellar apprehension test ) 3)Age group of 18-45 years 4)Participants of either gender 5)VAS greater than or equal to 3
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Meniscal pathology 2)History of any previous surgery to lower limb 3)Ligament pathology at knee 4)History of recurrent patellar subluxation or dislocation 5)Hip pathologies 6)Knee pain from trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog ScaleTimepoint: At baseline At end of 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional movement screening (Deep squat)Timepoint: At baseline At end of 12 weeks;Hip abduction testTimepoint: At baseline At end of 12 weeks;Strength of hip abductors and knee extensors measured using Hand Held DynamometerTimepoint: At baseline At end of 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Prem V
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Outcome results
None listed