Chondromalacia
Conditions
Brief summary
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTConventional physical therapy
Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
OTHERKinesiotaping
Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
This is a randomized controlled trial having two groups. KInesio taping along with conventional physical therapy will be applied in one group and the second will receive conventional physical therapy only. Both groups will be recruited concurrently.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Both genders * Age: Under 60yrs * Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running Exclusive criteria: * Instability of tibiofemoral joint * Subluxation of patellofemoral joint * Patellar instability * Previous surgery of lower limb * Positive findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.
Exclusion criteria
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Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proprioception | 4 weeks | Proprioception will be measured using goniometer. |
| Pain intensity | 4 weeks | Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain. |
| Functional status | 4 weeks | Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status. |
| Gait Speed | 4 Weeks | Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s) |
| Gait cadence | 4 Weeks | Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s) |
| Gait cycle time | 4 weeks | Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted |
| Stride length | 4 weeks | Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s) |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed