Additional Effects of Kinesio Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patient With Chrondromalacia Patellae

NCT06561568 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FUI/CTR/2024/20
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.

Conditions

Chondromalacia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (7)

• Proprioception

  Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.

  4 weeks

• Pain intensity

  Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.

  4 weeks

• Functional status

  Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.

  4 weeks

• Gait Speed

  Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)

  4 Weeks

• Gait cadence

  Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)

  4 Weeks

• Gait cycle time

  Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted

  4 weeks

• Stride length

  Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group A will receive this conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae * they will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. * Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy

Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group

EXPERIMENTAL

Group B will be given kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae. .Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks. They will perform stretches to warm up and cool down. Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold. Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Diagnostic Test: Conventional physical therapy; Other: Kinesiotaping

Interventions

Conventional physical therapy DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.

Conventional physical therapy (exercise therapy) group; Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group

Kinesiotaping OTHER

Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

Kinesio taping + Conventional physical therapy group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both genders
• Age: Under 60yrs
• Pain while stair climbing, kneeling, squatting, changing position from sitting to standing and running
• Exclusive criteria:
• Instability of tibiofemoral joint
• Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
• Patellar instability
• Previous surgery of lower limb
• Positive findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Foundation University Islamabad: lead

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

Rawalpindi, 46000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cartilage Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Musculoskeletal Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: This is a randomized controlled trial having two groups. KInesio taping along with conventional physical therapy will be applied in one group and the second will receive conventional physical therapy only. Both groups will be recruited concurrently.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 30, 2024
• First Posted: August 20, 2024
• Study Start: June 10, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 10, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: August 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-07

Locations

PA (1)