Non specific knee pain. Disorders of muscles
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group A will receive Kaltenborn Mobilization to improve the knee's range of motion, specifically focusing on enhancing flexion and extension. It will receive Moist heat,
Sponsors
The University of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Patients: Age range between 25-55 years. Possible isolated pain to the anterior knee when the examiner applies pressure on the upper part of the patella while the patient engages in an isometric contraction of the quadriceps muscle. The test is also deemed positive if the patient is unable to maintain the contraction for more than two seconds. Have a history of patellofemoral pain syndrome, with symptoms persisting for at least the past 30 days. Participants must report pain during weight-bearing activities such as squatting, stair climbing, or prolonged sitting with bent knees. All participants must provide informed consent before enrollment in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Deformities: Patients with structural abnormalities of the knee, such as valgus or varus deformities .Soft Tissue Injuries: Individuals with significant sprains, strains, or tears in the muscles, ligaments, or tendons around the knee .Fracture: Patients with any recent fractures of the femur, tibia, fibula, or patella.Dislocation of Patella: Individuals who have experienced a patellar dislocation.Patella Alta: Patients diagnosed with patella alta, where the patella is positioned higher than normal.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patellofemoral pain. Timepoint: Patellofemoral pain will be measured three times. Before the start of 1st session, after 2 weeks and third time after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale.;Patellofemoral pain. Timepoint: Patellofemoral pain will be measured three times. Before the start of 1st session, after 2 weeks and third time after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of Motion (ROM). Timepoint: Range of motion will be measured three times. Before the start of 1st session, after 2 weeks and third time after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Amna Noor
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed