patellofemoral pain syndrome. Chondromalacia patellae
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: In both groups, men and women undergo intervention. In both groups, the kinesio tape is applied onto the patella to correct the alignment.This research is done on two groups of w
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Presence anterior or retro patella Pain only in one leg The report of pain at least in two of the functional activities throughout the day: squatting, running, climbing, kneeling and prolonged sitting The pain will be reported in the single leg squat test on the leg involved at 45 degree angle for 10 seconds Score of at least 3 by the person himself on the visual analog scale (VAS) The McConnell test shows lateral glide No received any rehabilitation treatment for knee joint for 3 months before entering the study. Inactivity in certain sports Gradual onset of pain for at least 8 weeks Age between 18-40 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Traumatic, inflammatory and inflammatory lesions in the lower extremities Dislocation and subluxation of the patella History of surgery on the knees and the areas of the lower back, pelvis or lower extremities Any signs of knee osteoarthritis in X-ray The presence of fractures or deformities in the knees and lower extremities 135 degree knee limitation in sagittal plane History of neurological, rheumatologic and musculoskeletal disorders in lower limbs History of dizziness, uncorrected vision problems and internal ear disorders Pain in the waist, pelvis and sacroiliac The presence of lower limb dysfunction Corticosteroid injections and receivied physiotherapy in the last 3 months and receivied opioid and analgesic drugs in the last 72 hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dynamic balance. Timepoint: before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Y balance test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Javid Mostamand
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed