Muscle Energy Technique With and Without Patellar Inferior Glide in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-40
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions among adolescents and adults with knee complaints, accounting for approximately 25% of knee disorders diagnosed in sports medical clinics. While the etiology of PFPS is suggested to be multifactorial, several contributing factors such as lower knee extensors strength, quadriceps imbalance, weak hip abductors and overuse have been identified.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Individuals with age 20-40Years

Pain rating > 3 and < 7 on NPRS

Patella alta confirmed with ISI (Insall Salvati index) ratio > 1.2 on lateral knee radiograph

Positive Ely's test for rectus femoris tightness

Disqualifiers

History of patellofemoral dislocation

Knee osteoarthritis

Recently undergo to surgery to knee

Fracture in knee region

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Conventional Traetment
  • Muscle Energy Technique and Patellar Inferior Glide

Treatment groups

36 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups