Effect of different exercise programs on knee movement issues
Effectiveness of Different Exercise Programmes in Individuals With Dynamic Knee Valgus
This study tests different exercise programs to see which ones help young adults with knee movement problems when squatting.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, None Selected) |
| Trial ID | NCT06743074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of various exercise programs aimed at addressing dynamic knee valgus, a condition characterized by improper knee movement during activities like squatting. Participants aged 18-50 without lower extremity pain will be involved in interventions that include foot and hip exercises, compared to a control group. The goal is to determine which exercise regimen is most effective in correcting the movement pattern associated with knee valgus. The study will assess participants' frontal plane projection angles during single-leg squats to measure improvements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are active individuals aged 18-50 who exhibit a specific knee movement pattern without any pain.
Not a fit: Patients with active knee pain, a history of knee instability, or those who have undergone recent physiotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective exercise interventions to improve knee alignment and reduce the risk of injury for individuals with dynamic knee valgus.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into exercise interventions for knee conditions, this specific approach to dynamic knee valgus is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Age between 18-50 years. * Absence of any lower extremity pain. * Having a frontal plane projection angle of 10 and above in the descent phase of squatting on one leg. * Having active or regular physical activity. * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria: * Active knee pain. * History of patellar instability. * Presence of rheumatic diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. * History of trauma or injury causing ligament laxity in the ankle, hip or knee. * Having a neurological disease that may impair the ability to perform any lower limb movement. * Having undergone any lower extremity surgery before. * Having received physiotherapy from hip, knee and ankle in the last 6 months. * To be benefiting from another treatment during the study.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, None Selected
- bahcesehır University — Istanbul, None Selected, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hazal GENÇ, phd
- Email: hazaloksuz@gmail.com
- Phone: +905413204291
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.