Popliteus Muscle Release Versus Kinesio Taping
ConditionPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The aim of the current study is to compare the effect of popliteus muscle release and Kinesio taping on pain intensity, function, dynamic balance, and quadriceps muscle strength in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients of both genders with an age range of 18-30 years old.
minimum 3-month history of patellofemoral pain.
a pain score for worst pain intensity during the previous week of 3 or more on a Visual Analog Scale (0-10, most pain).
reproduced by at least two of the following activities: Stair ascent or descent, hopping, running, prolonged sitting, squatting, or kneeling and present on at least one of the following clinical tests: Compression of the patella or palpation of the patellar facets.
Disqualifiers
Clinical, x-ray, or MRI findings indicative of other specific pathology, including osteoarthritis, meniscal, ligament, or cartilage injury, or apophysitis.
recurrent patellar subluxation or dislocation.
cortisone use over an extended period of time.
previous surgery to the knee joint; trauma to the knee joint affecting the presenting clinical condition.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Traditional Physical Therapy Treatment
- Popliteus Muscle Release
- Kinesio Taping
Treatment groups
48 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov