Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Patellofemoral disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Nine acupuncture sessions, three sessions per week, one day in between.
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 to 35 years Diagnosis of unilateral patellofemoral syndrome based on at least 5 of the 7 listed symptoms (pain elicited by at least two of the following four tests: (i) isometric muscle contraction with slight knee flexion, (ii) patellofemoral joint line palpation, (iii) patellar compression against the femur (IV) active resisted knee extension.)There is no evidence of other intra- or extra-articular knee injuries as determined by physical examination and radiographic evaluation intensity of 3 on the VAS scale, No history of knee trauma Intra-articular injection or physiotherapy within the last 3 months or surgery No use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within 15 days prior to treatment Full cooperation with the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age outside the range of 18 to 35 years Diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome based on 5 or fewer out of 7 listed symptoms Presence of other intra-articular or extra-articular knee injuries Pain intensity less than 3 on the VAS scale History of knee injury, intra-articular injection, physiotherapy in the past 3 months, or surgery Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs within 15 days prior to the start of treatment Lack of full cooperation with the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Immediately, one and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention, one and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS).;Measuring time climbing stairs. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention, one and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Digital Stopwatch.;?Single leg hop test. Timepoint: Immediately after the intervention, one and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Tape meter. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohammad Mahdi Jafari
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed