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Effects of Hip Blood Flow Restriction and Shockwave Therapy on Q-Angle and Plantar Pressure in Adults With Genu Varum

South Korea14 participantsStarted 2025-09-10

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of gluteus medius-focused blood flow restriction (BFR) training, with or without the addition of radial shockwave therapy, on lower limb alignment in adults with genu varum. The study uses a crossover design and evaluates changes in Q-angle(Quadriceps-angle) and plantar pressure as primary outcomes. All interventions are non-invasive and supervised, and the goal is to identify effective therapeutic strategies to improve biomechanical alignment in individuals with bowed legs.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 20 and 40 years * Diagnosed with genu varum (inter-knee distance ≥ 3 cm in standing position) * No pain or surgery history in lower extremities within the last 6 months * Able to walk independently without assistance * Provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait or posture * Current use of medication affecting musculoskeletal or circulatory function * Previous surgery on the spine, pelvis, or lower limbs * Contraindications to shockwave therapy or BFR training (e.g., thromboembolic - disorders, deep vein thrombosis, cancer, etc.) * Participation in other clinical trials within the past month

What they're measuring

Plantar pressure Distribution

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 Weeks Post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07140796

SponsorSungjin Park

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-10

Contact for this trial

Park sungjin

82+ 010-4121-4209 0803pak@naver.com

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