Anterior Knee Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Subjects will be divided into 4 groups. G1 (10 individuals) - strengthening of the quadriceps muscles - are included in this group after draw individuals who carry specific strengthening of the quadri
Other
E02.779.483
Sponsors
Universidade de São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female, aged between 18 and 28 years. Knee pain for at least 6 months. Fitness for muscle strengthening exercises and stretches.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of musculoskeletal injuries in lower limbs (fractures or ligament injuries in lower limbs).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We expect a significant reduction in pain (over 50%). This reduction will be assessed by visual analog scale until the end of physical therapy for all groups of treatment and then compared to the control group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Check biomechanical changes in patterns of individuals, ie, change in the stability of the hip and knee (tilt and rotation of the hip and knee dynamic valgus) during activities up and down stairs evaluated through kinematic analysis of individuals in these activities during the pre and post treatment. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMarcelo Saad
Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed