Comparison of IASTM and Muscle Energy Technique in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

NCT06598618 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC/01872 Aleezae Shamim
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to compare the effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and muscle energy technique on iliotibial band tightness on pain, range of motion and functional mobility in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Keywords

IASTM; MET; iliotibial band; patellofemoral pain syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Visual analogue scale (VAS)

  The VAS is a reliable, valid, responsive, and frequently used pain outcome measure. It consists of a bidirectional 10 cm straight line with two labels, that is, "no pain" and "worst possible pain", located at either end of the line. VAS consists of a bidirectional 10 cm straight line with two labels, that is, "no pain" and "worst possible pain", located at either end of the line. Patients are instructed to draw a vertical mark on the line indicating their pain level.

  3 weeks

• Goniometer

  A goniometer is an instrument that measures the available range of motion at a joint.

  3 weeks

• Kujala questionnaire

  The Kujala AKPS is a 13-item screening instrument designed to assess Patellofemoral pain in adolescents and young adults. The total score of the questionnaire is equal to 100, which shows the maximum function of the knee joint.

  3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Graston technique+ Conventional PT

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Other: Graston technique+ Conventional PT

Muscle energy technique + Conventional PT

OTHER

Other: Muscle energy technique + Conventional PT

Interventions

Graston technique+ Conventional PT OTHER

IASTM technique (graston technique) on iliotibial band. Frequency 2 sessions of stroking with 20 seconds rest in between 3 times/week for 3 consecutive weeks Intensity as tolerated by patient. Conventional PT including 1- Therapeutic ultrasound at frequency of 3.5 MHZ for 10 minutes. 2- Stretching exercise of hamstrings. 3-Isometric exercises of Quadriceps

Graston technique+ Conventional PT

Muscle energy technique + Conventional PT OTHER

Muscle energy technique (post facilitation stretch) on iliotibial band. Frequency 10 repetitions 3 times/week for 3 consecutive weeks Intensity starting from 50 percent resistance across barrier provided by physiotherapist.. Conventional PT including 1- Therapeutic ultrasound at frequency of 3.5 MHZ for 10 minutes. 2- Stretching exercise of hamstrings. 3-Isometric exercises of Quadriceps.

Muscle energy technique + Conventional PT

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age between 18 and 35 years
• Both Genders.
• Anterior or retro patellar knee pain for at least the past 3 months.
• Knee pain during at least 3 of the following activities: ascending/descending stairs, squatting, hopping/ running, and prolonged sitting.
• Retro patellar pain in patellar grind test (positive clarke's sign).
• A score of at least 3 on the visual analog scale (VAS).
• Positive Ober's test.

You may not qualify if:

• Any meniscal or ligament tears of knee.
• Knee osteoarthritis.
• Any previous surgery of lower limb.
• Patellar fracture or fracture of lower extremity.
• Having received knee injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid.
• Osteoporosis of knee joint.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pakistan Railway hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46600, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Officials

• KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

KINZA ANWAR, MS-OMPT

CONTACT

+92-3239735427; kinza.anwar@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: October 2, 2024
• Primary Completion: September 25, 2025
• Study Completion: September 28, 2025
• Last Updated: February 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)