Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
ConditionIliotibial Band Syndrome
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The goal of this Clinical Trial Study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Radial Electrocorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) combined with exercise in individuals with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS).The main question it aims to answer is : Does the addition of rESWT to standard ITBS exercise program reduce pain intensity and pain pressure threshold while improving lower extremity function and hip muscle strength in Individuals with Iliotibial Band syndrome (ITBS). Participants will be divided into two groups to be compared : The ShamTherapy Group (Control Group) that will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Sham rESWT, while the experimental group will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Physically active individuals aged 18 and 45 years
Have a clinical diagnosis of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) confirmed by physician within the previous four weeks.
Report lateral knee pain during running or other functional activities
No history of direct trauma
Disqualifiers
History of knee surgery,fracture , meniscal or ligamentous injury within the past year
Any fracture involving the lower extremity within the previous six months
Neurological disorders
Lumbar radiculopathy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Standard ITBS Exercise Program
- Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Sham Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov