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Evaluating the impact of Backward Drill Exercises on Pain reduction and Strength Improvement in Athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Efficasy of backward drill exercise Protocol in allievating pain and enhancing strength in athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/10/075016
Enrollment
46
Registered
2024-10-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M222- Patellofemoral disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Intervention group: Backward drill exercises for 4 weeks, 4 days per week, 35 to 90 mins Control Intervention1: Control group: Conventional physiotherapy management (TENS, Ultrasound th

Sponsors

Aniruddha C Ratnaparkhi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. BMI- 17.9 to 24.9 2. Population- Athletes (Endurance Sports involving long distance running) 3. Anterior Knee Pain 4. Positive Clarke’s Sign 5. Pain during prolonged standing and walking 6. Pain while ascending and descending stairs 7. Pain while Running 8. Pain in High impact Activities (Jumping, Landing, Sprinting, Squatting) 9. Pain while kneeling and Cross leg sitting

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Age- Below 18 and above 25 2. Athletes without Anterior knee pain 3. History of Knee surgery 4. Acute knee Injuries 5. Diagnosed Metabolic disorders. 6. Diagnosed Meniscal and ligament injuries. 7. Negative Clarke’s Sign 8. Diagnosed Psychological Disorders

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
PerformanceTimepoint: 0 week - Baseline 4th week - Post interventional—

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain - Visual Analogue Scale Strength - Hand Held Dynamometer Peak Power - Vertical jumpTimepoint: 0 week - Baseline 4th week - Post interventional—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSakshi Sadhu

Lovely Professional University

ratnaparkhianiruddha3@gmail.com8885376581

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026