Non-Specific Chronic Knee Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a research study examining if hands-on therapy and prescribed exercise is an effective way to manage and reduce knee pain. It will also look at physical benefits of this treatment including balance, strength, and flexibility. Participation will include 2 assessment days and a 12-week treatment cycle. Assessments will be conducted during week 1 and after treatment. The treatment will vary based on the assigned group. This may include 12 in-person manual therapy sessions occurring once per week and or 12-weeks of at-home therapy occurring 5 times per week. The greatest risk of participation includes possible muscle/joint soreness, injury during at-home exercises, and loss of confidentiality.
Interventions
PROCEDURESoft Tissue Mobilization
Soft Tissue Mobilization will be provided to participants by Licensed Chiropractor focusing on structures of the lower and upper leg. This will be provided for 20 minutes, once per week for 12 weeks.
OTHERRehabilitation
Participants will engage in 20 minutes of prescribed at-home exercise 5 times per week, for 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Neuro Performance Integration
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Participants will know the group they are randomly assigned.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups 1) Manual Therapy, 2) Rehabilitation, or 3) Combination of both
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults experiencing non-specific knee pain for 3 or more months. Pain must be 3/10 (VAS) or higher.
Exclusion criteria
* Pain due to knee surgery, fracture, tumor, trauma, or those on medication for mood disorder (assessed on case by case basis).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Perceived Pain | This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13). | The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) will be used to quantify pain. The scale ranges from 1 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range of Motion | This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13) | A goniometer will be used to assess range of motion of the hip and knee. |
| Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance | This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13). | The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess balance. |
| Isometric Strength | This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13). | A crane scale will be used to measure changes in isometric strength (pounds). The hamstring and quadricep will be assessed. |
| Limits of Stability | This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13). | The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess limits of stability. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactBeverly Albert, MS
Outcome results
None listed