Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is an umbrella term used for pain arising from the Patellofemoral joint itself, or adjacent soft tissues. It is a chronic condition that tends to worsen with activities such as squatting, sitting, climbing stairs, and running. Historically it has been referred to as anterior knee pain but this is misleading as the pain can be felt in all aspects of the knee (including the popliteal fossa). Symptoms can develop slowly over time or brought on acutely. PFP tends
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A McConnell Taping: Taping was performed on the participants in the MT group while the patella is pulled medially. It started at the middle of the lateral bo
Sponsors
The University of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 20-40 Persons those are experiencing the knee pain anteriorly Pain at worst once, within the last three months in two or more movements throughout prolonged squatting, sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, running, and jumping Unilateral PFPS BMI 20 to 32 kg Patellar apprehension test
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of subluxation moreover dislocation of the patella Surgery of Lower extremity (LE) within the last year Due to damage of neurological damage, Sensory or motor paralysis On anterior knee pain scale, score of 80 or high Meniscal injury Osteoarthritis of Knee joint old fractures in the knee region with or without internal fixation tendon pathology of patella Any deformities of lower limb Pain is referred from the area of spine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Primary outcomes is Pain. Timepoint: Measure by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Method of measurement: The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) measures pain intensity. The VAS consists of a 10cm line, with two end points representing 0 ('no pain') and 10 ('pain as bad as it could possibly be'). Ask the patient to rate their current level of pain by placing a mark on the line.;Activities. Timepoint: Activities measure by Kujala/Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS). Method of measurement: The Kujala Score or Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) is a 13-item self-report questionnaire that assesses subjective reactions to particular activities and symptoms that are known to correlate with anterior knee pain syndrome. The AKPS is graded on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being the highest possible score.;Gait parameters (cadence). Timepoint: Gait parameters by Rivermead Visual gat assessment form, (cadence) measure by Stopwatch. Method of measurement: Rivermead Visual Gait Assessment is regarded as the most clinically helpful measurement since it evaluates the kinematic component of gait abnormalities.The clinical and economically method of visual gait observation is particularly helpful in identifying walking abnormalities.It consists of 20 items that measure the deviations on the affected side over 2 arms, 11 stance phases, and 7 swing phases. Each question is graded on a four-point scale with a range of 0 to 3 (normal value = 0, mild deviation value = 1, moderate deviation value = 2, and severe deviation value = 3). The overall score ranges from 0 (normal gait) to 59 (severely altered gait) because only item 2 is rated up to significant alteration (21). A stopwatch is a timing tool used to measure the passing of time. It is also employed to assess cadence, which refers to the frequency of steps or strides taken during activities like walking or jogging. By counting the number of steps within a designated timeframe, typically a minute, a stopwatch provides a convenient method for monitoring | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactAyesha Aslam
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed