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Quadriceps Strengthening With Patellar Taping in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Among Young Adult Male Athletes

Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2020-11-30

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided isometric quadriceps strengthening with patellar taping and isometric exercise alone in young adult male athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Knee pain during activities such as descending and ascending stairs, squatting, and running,
✓. Positive J sign (lateral tilt of patella),
✓. Sign of patellar malalignment on radiograph.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Fracture around knee,
✕. Patella dislocation,
✕. Knee deformity (e.g., genu varum),
✕. Knee flexion contracture,
✕. Ligaments/meniscal injuries, and
✕. Osteoarthritis of knee.

What they're measuring

Mean changes in pain intensity

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Mean changes in knee function

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Mean changes in quadriceps muscle strength

Timeframe: up to 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04753333

SponsorMajmaah University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-02-15

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