Orthopaedics
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
El Menshaw hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -The patient age 20 to 40 years old from both sexes . -The body mass index(BMI) of the patients ranged between 23 - 31Kg/ m2. -The patients will be diagnosed and referred by orthopedist as patellofemoral syndrome -The diagnosis will be confirmed by knee x-ray three views (anterior – posterior, Axial, sagittal view) or knee MRI. - Anterior knee pain in one or both knees -inclusion requirement included two or more of the following pain complaints: 1. ascending/descending stairs 2. Squatting 3. Sitting with knee bent greater than 15 minutes 4. running, jumping, or hopping
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Meniscal injury(medial – lateral) -Osteoarthritis Knee joint -Previous patellar dislocation or subluxation -Previous fractures with or without internal fixation in the knee region ? -Any previous knee surgery ( ACL reconstruction or mensectomy) ? -Patellar tendon pathology -Any lower limb deformities changing the global alignment ? Referred pain from the spine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| TheAnterior Knee Pain scale (Kujala) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| measuring Active Range of Motion of The Knee Joint;Visual Analogue Scale | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactNabil mahmoud
lecturer of physical therapy
Outcome results
None listed