Health Condition 1: M222- Patellofemoral disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Open Kinetic Chain Exercices: Maximal static quadriceps contractions (quadriceps setting),
Straight leg raisings in supine position,
Short arc movements (10° to terminal extension),
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Sponsors
Buvanesh Annadurai
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Symptoms of PSFS for at least 3 months. Having pain between 3 to 6 in Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Having knee pain at least in two activities among stair ascent and descent, prolonged sitting with the knees flexed, squatting over 90 degrees, running, jumping and kneeling. Experiencing pain in one of the following clinical tests: 1.Pain during Apprehension test. 2.Pain or tenderness during McConnell Test. 3.Pain during resistance is applied on superior border of patella during isometric contraction of the quadriceps (Clarke’s test).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of knee surgery, bursitis and arthritis. History of patella subluxation or dislocation, anterior or posterior cruciate ligament insufficiency. Referral pain from spinal cord or nerve roots. Ligament rupture, articular capsule or meniscus injury. Tendon and muscle ruptures in lower extremity.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound ImagingTimepoint: 5 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)Timepoint: 5 weeks;Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS)Timepoint: 5 weeks;Triple Hop TestTimepoint: 5 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactBuvanesh Annadurai
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed