Health Condition 1: M222- Patellofemoral disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Functional Strength Training: Functional Strength Training Program Administered For 6 Weeks, 2 Sessions Per Week, 40 Min Per Session
Control Intervention1: Conventional Physiotherapy: C
Sponsors
Nitte Institute Of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 14 to 25 years. Minimum 1 year of continuous Bharatnatyam training. Able to read and understand English. Body mass index 18.5 to 24.5. Presence of retropatellar or peripatellar pain lasting more than 6 weeks. Positive clarkes test with pain intensity 3 to 6. Visual analog scale score 3 to 6 during the last 2 weeks. Kujala score 65 to 94.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of structural knee injuries involving the tendon, ligament pr meniscus. Synovitis of the knee. Degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee. Rheumatoid arthritis. History of fracture or surgery to the lower limb. Participated in lower limb rehabilitation training during the previous 6 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale for pain. Kujala score for function. Dynamometer for measuring the lower extremity strength. Timepoint: Baseline and after 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNityal Kumar Alagingi
Nitte Institute Of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed