Strengthening exercises for knee pain in female runners
Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening Exercises on Pain & Flexibility Among Runners With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
This study tests if a new type of strengthening exercise can help female runners with knee pain feel better and move more easily compared to traditional exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT05915754 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of posterior oblique sling strengthening exercises compared to traditional gluteal strengthening and IT band stretching in reducing lateral knee pain and improving flexibility among female runners with iliotibial band syndrome. It involves a randomized control trial design, where participants will undergo a 4-week treatment protocol with assessments conducted at baseline, weekly, and at the end of the treatment period. Data will be collected using various tests and questionnaires to measure pain and flexibility, and analyzed for statistical significance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female treadmill runners aged 18 to 35 who experience lateral knee pain after running 15 kilometers per week.
Not a fit: Patients who are short-distance runners or have other medical conditions affecting the knee may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective treatment option for female runners suffering from iliotibial band syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that strengthening and stretching exercises can effectively treat iliotibial band syndrome, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female Treadmill runners of age 18 to 35 years. * Perform running of average 15 running kilometers per week and Experience of burning lateral knee pain after 2nd-3rd kilometer of running * Localized point tenderness over the femoral condyle about 2-4 cm above joint line on palpation * Positive Noble's Compression test * Positive modified Ober's Test Exclusion Criteria: * Short distance runners * People with any other medical condition Including myofacial pain syndrome, early degenerative joint disease, lateral collateral ligament pathology, lateral meniscal injuries, tibiofibular joint sprain, popliteal or biceps femoris tendonitis, or referred pain from lumbar spine. All these conditions will be ruled out with carefully history and examination * People taking any other form of treatment including corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or analgesics * People with previous history of surgical treatment for ITBS * People with neurological deficits or systemic illness
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- SHAPES gymnasium — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr.Nosheen Manzoor, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Dr. Nosheen Manzoor, MS-OMPT
- Email: Nosheenmanzoor_444@yahoo.com
- Phone: 03236877879
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.