The effect of Quadratus lumbarum muscle dry needling in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome

The effect of trigger point dry needling of Quadratus lumborum on improvement of maximal isometric force of gluteus medius , pain and function of patellofemoral joint in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (single-blind randomized controlled trial)

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20200113046113N1

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-01

Start date

2020-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-24

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Conditions

Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Six sessions routine physiotherapy include electrical stimulation performed by TENS and exercise therapy for knee joint . we also do Quadratus lumbarum muscle dr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men and women Aged 18-40 years Unilateral Insidious onset of symptoms not due to trauma present for at least 3 months Anterior or Peripatellar knee pain during at least 2 of the following:Prolonged sitting,Stair ascent, squatting, running, jumping, hopscotch Ability to read and write The minimum visual scale being 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Positive patellar apprehension sign and History of recurrent patellar dislocation Knee joint effusion Hip or lumbar referred pain Previous surgery to the patellofemoral joint Prolonged nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or corticosteroid use Known articular cartilage damage based on XRay Local or systemic infections or inflammation Bleeding disorders Taking anti coagulation medication Needle phobia Pregnancy The history of regular exercise activity Leg length discrepancy Hip adductor shortness Neurological low back pain Meniscal, Cruciate or collateral ligament injury

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Maximal isometric force of gluteus medius muscle. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Handheld dynamometer.;Pain. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Function of patellofemoral joint. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Kujala scoring questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Maximal isometric force of gluteus medius muscle. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Handheld dynamometer.;Pain. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Function of patellofemoral joint. Timepoint: Before the first session, immediately after the first session, the end of the sixth session. Method of measurement: Kujala scoring questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Mehrabi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

fatemehhh@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 3071

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026