CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Patellar Taping and Electromyographic Biofeedback Training at Various Knee Angles on Quadriceps Strength and Functional Performance in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2020-11-30

Plain-language summary

This study compared the effects of patellar taping and electromyographic-biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided isometric quadriceps strengthening at different knee angles in patello-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexMALE

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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 the radiograph Exclusion Criteria: * Fracture around the knee, * Patella dislocation, * Knee deformity (e.g., genu varum), * Knee flexion contracture, * Ligaments/meniscal injuries, and * Osteoarthritis of the knee.

What they're measuring

Mean changes in pain intensity

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Mean changes in knee function

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Mean changes in quadriceps muscle strength

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Mean changes in balance performance

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05055284

SponsorMajmaah University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-05-25

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