CompletedNot Applicable

Quadriceps Muscle Contractile Properties and Functional Performance

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2022-04-20

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the association between tensiomyography parameters (from rectus femoris, vastus lateralis and vastus medialis) and functional abilities in runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The athletes age range between 18-30 years old will participate in this study. * Both males and females will participate in this study. * All athletes will be selected from long-distance runners. * All athletes have an average running period (6 days per week and 5 hours per day). Exclusion Criteria: * Athletes with foot deformities such as hallux valgus, foot supination, pes planus, and pes cavus, * Athletes with biomechanical abnormalities and complications affecting walking ability and performance. * History of lower limbs or back surgery or injury. * Structural or functional leg length discrepancy.

What they're measuring

Contractile properties of Quadriceps muscle for 30 runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Timeframe: measured at the baseline as it is a cross sectional study

Anteromedial lunge Functional Performance Test designed for 30 runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Timeframe: measured at the baseline as it is a cross sectional study

Step-down Functional Performance Test designed for 30 runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Timeframe: measured at the baseline as it is a cross sectional study

Balance and reach Functional Performance Test designed for 30 runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Timeframe: measured at the baseline as it is a cross sectional study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05348850

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-20

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