NCT06758050 Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
| NCT ID | NCT06758050 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Cairo University |
| Condition | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-01-15 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
the goal of this interventional study is to Investigate the effect of core strengthening exercises on pain, strength, function, and balance in patients with PFPS.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients of both genders with an age range of 18- 35 years old. 2. Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks. 3. Patients with body mass index 18- 25 kg m2. 4. Pain is aggravated by at least 2 of the following activities: jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, and squatting. 1. Positive patellar grinding test. 2. Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation. 2. A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement. 3. Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities. 4. Previous knee and hip joint surgeries. 5. Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints. 6. Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.