patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The protocol of muscle fatigue is the same for both groups. Fatigue protocol for hip-abductor muscles: position of participants is supine with the knee in extension. Participants perform isometric hip
Diagnosis
Sponsors
Vice chancellery for research and technology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for experimental group: complain of 1-anterior knee pain during squatting, prolonged sitting, stair descent, running; 2-pain during compression of the patella into the femoral condyles. Inclusion criteria for control group: no history of hip, knee, ankle pathology or surgery. Exclusion criteria for both groups: history of hip, knee, ankle pathology or surgery.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Joint coupling angle between knee and ankle joints. Timepoint: Before fatigue protocol, immediately after fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: motion analysis system and force plate (degree). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Isometric strength of Tested muscle. Timepoint: Before fatigue protocol, immediately after fatigue protocol. Method of measurement: digital myometer(Nm). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Soraya Pirouzi
School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed