Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Iliotibial band syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, shock wave ESM device model EMS SWISS DOLORCLAST will be performed. First, the most painful area of the external femoral condyle of the
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 18_50 years Runners with experience of more than one year and regular weekly training and participation in running competitions Having pain at least 4 weeks in the lateral of the knee Pain intensity between 4_7
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Symptoms of knee injury Previous treatment of Iliotibial band syndrome within the last six months Pain intensity more than 7 Using of NSAIDs during the last two weeks Using of hot pack and ice pack Stretching or weight lifting for the previous two days History of knee surgery Pregnancy Broken Leg bones affected in the last 12 months History of treatment with Shock Wave Tumor Diabetes Rheumatic disease Severe Heart disease Psychiatric disease Unwillingness to accept any intervention in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Before starting the study and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: According to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS ).;Lower Limbs Function. Timepoint: Before starting the study and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS ) Questionnaire.;Iliotibial Band Thickness. Timepoint: Before starting the study and immediately after treatment. Method of measurement: Sonography. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Atefeh Aminianfar
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed