Anterior knee pain. Arthrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: Interventions in this group include: 1) Infrared therapy for 20 minutes: The Infrared bulb is positioned at a distance of 50 cm from the shoulder of the individual.
Sponsors
Guilan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Anterior knee pain and effusion diagnosis: According to orthopedic physician assessment The patients with knee effusion affected by patellofemoral pain syndrome or osteoarthritis grade I and II without complete tear of soft tissues.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention, After five sessions treatments, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effusion score. Timepoint: Before intervention, After five sessions treatments, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Tape.;Range of Motion. Timepoint: Before intervention, After five sessions treatments, After ten sessions treatments, one month follow-up. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSosan Komaei
Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Deputy of Research
Outcome results
None listed