Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, triple-blind, crossover clinical trial with a quantitative and qualitative design. The sample will consist of 24 individuals, 12 male and 12 female. Initially, the project will b
E02.190.599
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado do Pará - Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - Campus II
Universidade do Estado do Pará - Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - Campus II
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Jiu-jitsu practitioners; of both sexes; aged between 18 and 45 years; with a minimum of 2 years of continuous practice of the modality on a regular basis; who present with recurrent anterior knee pain in the last 4 weeks, of atraumatic origin; present pain in two or more situations, including running, jumping, squatting, kneeling, climbing and descending stairs, resisted knee extension and patellar palpation; agree to participate in the research voluntarily through the Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: People who do not practice the sport regularly; who present any clinical condition that is a contraindication to performing physical exercise and the techniques applied; history or suspicion of tendinopathies, dislocations and other knee injuries; who have undergone surgical procedures; who are undergoing other therapeutic interventions, use of ergogenic resources during the data collection period or use continuous medication; who are pregnant; and anyone who does not accept to participate in the research voluntarily through the Free and Informed Consent Form will be excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assess pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and an algometer before and after each intervention, comparing the results in their respective units to verify whether or not there was a reduction in values;To evaluate functional performance by assessing hip range of motion, Lateral Step-Down Test (LSD), Single Leg Bridge Test (SLBT), Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) and Single-leg Hop Test, before and after each intervention to verify whether or not there was improved performance | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactNáthila Cardoso
Universidade do Estado do Pará
Outcome results
None listed