Health Condition 1: M628- Other specified disorders of muscle
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Core neuromuscular training and isolated hip strengthening exrcises: This group will undergo core neuromuscular training in addition to routine physical therapy exercises for PFPS parti
Sponsors
Narayana hrudayalaya institute
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: years of age : 20-50 years History of at least 3 months of retro patellar pain during prolonged sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, hopping, jumping [ pain should be provoked during these activities] anterior knee pain with a minimum intensity of 3 or greater on the 10-cm visual analog scale (VAS) Subjects who are willing to participate in the study with symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: x-ray & MRI indicative of meniscal injury or other intra-articular injury Increased laxity of cruciate or collateral or other pathologies including OA & knee joint effusion The subjects who fulfill the Inclusion & exclusion criteria and are willing to participate in the study will be assigned one of the groups after obtaining written informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain levels will be measured by using the VAS scale on the day of assessment before intervention (pre-treatment) and after intervention (post-treatment). Timepoint: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain levels will be measured by using the VAS scale on the day of assessment before intervention (pre-treatment) and after intervention (post-treatment). Using Kujala anterior knee pain scale This validated questionnaire assesses various aspects related to anterior knee pain and functional limitations, providing a comprehensive evaluation of PFPS symptoms and their impact on daily activities Both scales will be used after 4 weeks of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Using Kujala anterior knee pain scale This validated questionnaire assesses various aspects related to anterior knee pain and functional limitations, providing a comprehensive evaluation of PFPS symptoms and their impact on daily activitiesTimepoint: After 4 weeks of intervention;kujala anterior knee pain scaleTimepoint: after 4 weeks of intervention;step down performance balance differences (anterior,posteromedial,posterolateral)Timepoint: after 4 weeks of treatment intervention;step down improvement balance differencesTimepoint: after 4 weeks of treatment intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAishwarya k
Narayana Hrudayalaya
Outcome results
None listed