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Effects of flossing techniques along with routine exercises on pain and range of motion of knee in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome:A randomized controlled trial

effectiveness of flossing technique in addition to routine physical therapy on pain and range of motion in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220610055129N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-06-22
Start date
2021-12-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-06-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral disorders, unspecified knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: will receive Routine physical therapy. In routine physical therapy stabilization exercises of knee along with other exercises will be performed which includes quads sets

Sponsors

University of Lahore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
14 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome having three months history of pain Patients having positive clinical patellar test will be included

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with Osteoarthritis of knee joint, patellar tendinopathy will not be included Patients with Osgood Schlatter disease Those with recent history if fracture of knee joint will not be included in the trial Those who will have had history of malignancy will not be taken into account

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: Primary outcome will be measured at baseline, 3rd and 6th week post intervention. Method of measurement: Pain will be assessed using Visual Analog Scale.;Functional disability. Timepoint: It will be assessed at Baseline, 3rd and 6th week post intervention. Method of measurement: It will be measured using Lower Extremity Functional Index.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Range of motion will be assessed at Baseline, 3rd and 6th week post intervention. Method of measurement: Range of motion will be measured using Goniometer.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactNusrat Qamar

Sialkot college of physical therapy Sialkot

dr.nusratqamar55@gmail.com092513544112

Outcome results

None listed

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