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

NCT04753333 | Completed DMC

• 2 other identifiers: DSRMajmaahU2020-26
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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).

Conditions

Patellofemoral Disorder; Anterior Knee Pain

Keywords

Pain; Strength; Function; PFPS; Athletes; Young adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Mean changes in pain intensity

  The 10-cm visual analogue scale (VAS) will be used for the assessment of pain intensity. Each participant will be instructed to report their current intensity of pain on a 10-cm scale between two anchors 0 (indicates no pain) and 10 (indicates maximum pain).

  up to 6 weeks

• Mean changes in knee function

  Knee function will be assessed using the validated Anterior Knee Pain scale. It comprised of 13 questions designed to evaluate difficulties related to PFPS such as presence of a limp, walking ability, need for support, squatting, stair climbing, jumping, running, pain, abnormal painful kneecap movement, prolonged sitting with knees flexed, atrophy of the thigh, swelling, and flexion deficiency. Total scores range between 0 and 100. A higher score suggests lower symptoms and better functional capacity.

  up to 6 weeks

• Mean changes in quadriceps muscle strength

  Maximum voluntary isometric strength of quadriceps femoris muscle will be measured using an isokinetic dynamometer. Participants will be made in a sitting position and secured using the stabilization straps with the knee joint in 60 degrees of flexion, as this position has resulted in the most significant torque output. They will be verbally encouraged to carry out three maximal voluntary isometric contractions of quadriceps with 5-sec rest. The best of the three maximum peak torque will be used for the analysis.

  up to 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants in the experimental group will receive Electromyographic-biofeedback guided (EMG-BF) isometric quadriceps strengthening with patellar taping five days a week for four weeks.

Behavioral: Electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF)

Control

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The participants in the experimental group will receive Sham EMG-BF guided isometric quadriceps strengthening without patellar taping five days a week for four weeks.

Behavioral: Sham electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF)

Interventions

Electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will receive electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided strength training with patellar taping

Also known as: Patellar Taping

Experimental

Sham electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will receive Sham electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided strength training without patellar taping

Control

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Majmaah University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation center

Al Majma'ah, Riyadh Region, 11952, Saudi Arabia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Shahnaz Hasan, PhD

  Majmaah University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: Experimental: Participants in this group will receive electromyography biofeedback (EMG-BF) guided strength training along with patellar taping No Intervention: Control: Participants in this group will receive Sham EMG-BF guided strength training without patellar taping

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2021
• First Posted: February 15, 2021
• Study Start: November 30, 2020
• Primary Completion: February 15, 2021
• Study Completion: February 28, 2021
• Last Updated: September 21, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SA (1)