Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Ischemic compression: three sets of continuous pressure applied for 90 s on the myofascial trigger point (MTrP) of VMO, with a 30second rest between applications. Pressure was applied
Treatment - Other
Ischemic compression: three sets of continuous pressure applied for 90 s on the myofascial trigger point (MTrP) of VMO, with a 30second rest between applications. Pressure was applied until it produce
lumbopelvic manipulation: consisted of supine rotational glide manipulation of the ipsilateral lumbopelvic region of the involved knee
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: reported pain of more than 6 weeks duration in at least two of the following situations: patellar compression, squatting, prolonged sitting, walking, stair climbing, isometric quadriceps contraction; reported pain in one of the following tests: vastus medialis coordination test, patellar apprehension test, eccentric step test; presence of at least one MTrP in the VMO of the symptomatic knee; confirmed asymptomatic SIJ dysfunction on the side of the symptomatic knee with at least three of the following tests: Yeoman’s test, Gaenslen’s sign, the FABER test, the compression test, resisted hip abduction or a thigh thrust test Exclusion criteria: ligamentous insufficiency of the knee; meniscus damage; patellar subluxation or dislocation; nerve root compression; spine or lower extremity surgery; any systemic, orthopedic or neurological disorder; current physical therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment, 1 week after treatment, 1 month after treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: NPRS.;Function. Timepoint: Before treatment, 1 week after treatment, 1 month after treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: kujala questionnaire.;Sensitivity to mechanical stimulation. Timepoint: Before treatment, 1 week after treatment, 1 month after treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: PPT. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFahimeh Kamali
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed