Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Iliotibial Band Syndrome

NCT06867159 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FUI/CTR/2025/3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Comparison of effects of autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on iliotibial band syndrome

Conditions

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Pain severity

  Pain will be assessed using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS),

  2 weeks

• Range of motion

  Hip range of motion (ROM) will be assessed using goniometer

  2 weeks

• Functional status of lower limb

  Lower extremity function will be assessed using Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

  2 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch) 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the muscle isometrically, using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.

Procedure: Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch)

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the antagonist muscles (hip adductors), using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch to TFL is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.

Procedure: Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET

Interventions

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch) PROCEDURE

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch) 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the muscle isometrically, using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.

Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET Group

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET PROCEDURE

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the antagonist muscles (hip adductors), using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch to TFL is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes for approximately 20 seconds and the procedure is repeated between three and five times more.

Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both male and female participants
• Age : 19-45years (8)
• Lateral knee pain (\>3 months)
• Tenderness over lateral femoral condyle
• Positive Flexibility Tests
• Modified Ober's test (9)
• Length assessment of Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band (10)
• Positive Pain Provocation Tests
• Renne's test
• Noble's Compression test (11) \*(individuals with 3 positive tests out of above mentioned 4 tests will be included)

You may not qualify if:

• Recent lower limb or pelvic girdle surgery within the past 3 months
• Lower limb fractures or trauma within the past year.
• Multiple lower limb surgeries (\>2)
• Presence of any structural or postural disorders (kyphosis or severe scoliosis)
• Neurological disorders
• Hip and knee Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Pregnancy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Foundation University Islamabad: lead

Study Sites (1)

Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Knee Injuries; Leg Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Sprains and Strains

Central Study Contacts

Rida Ishtiaq, MS-MSKPT*

CONTACT

03365530415; ridaishtiaq777@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: It will be a single blinded RCT in which assessor will be blinded to the group allocation of participants.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Randomized Controlled Trial

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 4, 2025
• First Posted: March 10, 2025
• Study Start: July 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2025
• Study Completion: July 15, 2025
• Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

PA (1)