Comparing agility training with and without foot mobilization for patellofemoral pain syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of agility training combined with foot mobilization versus agility training alone on patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). A total of 42 participants aged 20-40 will be randomly assigned to two groups: one receiving both agility training and foot mobilization, and the other receiving only agility training. The interventions will take place three times a week for six weeks, with outcomes measured through pain scales and functional performance tests before and after the intervention period. Data analysis will be conducted using SPSS software to assess the effectiveness of the treatments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Clinical signs of patellofemoral pain syndrome such as retro patellar pain, crepitation, and pain with patellar grinding more than 6 months.

* Both genders of 20-40 years of age.
* Presence of pain on step down from a 25 step or double leg squat and sitting with knee bent greater than 15 min.
* Pain more than 4 on NPRS scale.
* Individual with anterior left/right asymmetries greater than 4 cm on Y balance test
* Excessive calcaneal eversion measured at 6° in the relaxed posture(6).

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of ligament and meniscal injury.
* History of lower limb fractures.
* History of post-surgical condition of lower limb
* History of systemic, connective tissue or neurologic condition

Where it's running

• Al- Rehman Hospital
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ali Raza, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
• Email: Imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.