Anterior Knee Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:Dry needling of the myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the anterior and posterior thigh muscles combined with stretching exercises for the corresponding muscles.
Experimental group:Dry needling of the gluteal myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) combined with dry needling of the anterior and posterior thigh muscle MTrPs, followed by stretching exercises for the c
Sponsors
Southwest University Hospital;Institute of Sports Rehabilitation, Southwest University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged between 18 and 30 years, certified weightlifters holding a national level-2 or higher qualification, who participate in at least five organized training sessions or competitions per week; 2. Experiencing knee pain that affects daily training or competitive performance, with a duration of more than one year; 3. No relevant treatment received within one week prior to enrollment; 4. Lysholm score <= 65 points; 5. Signed informed consent and agreed to complete all study procedures as required.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have undergone knee surgery or total knee arthroplasty within the past year; 2. Individuals diagnosed with fibromatosis, vascular diseases, or neurological disorders, even if the condition is under effective control; 3. Individuals with severe systemic diseases (e.g., tuberculosis or cardiovascular diseases); 4. Individuals who sustain new injuries, knee lesions, or aggravated knee conditions due to training during the study period; 5. Individuals unable to comply with the study protocol or cooperate with the treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure Pain Threshold;Length-Scale Factor Index of Plantar Pressure during Double-Leg Squat; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lysholm Knee Function Score;Mean Velocity of Plantar Pressure during Single-Leg Stance; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZonghui Wu
Southwest University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed