Virtual physical therapy support for runners recovering from injuries

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 study compares standard home exercise rehabilitation for runners with an additional four-session virtual physical therapy support program. The aim is to assess the impact of this combined approach on pain and physical function, specifically focusing on controlled dual and single leg squats and lateral hopping. Participants will include individuals aged 18 to 65 who have experienced chronic lower body running-related injuries. The findings will provide new insights into the effectiveness of virtual physical therapy interventions for runners.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age of 18 to 65 years
* Regularly running at least 12 miles a week prior to development of musculoskeletal complaint.
* Free of surgical history of surgery to either lower limb
* No history of major bony injury to the lower limb such as traumatic fracture, within the past 12 months
* Presence of chronic lower body running related injuries (e.g., patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, chronic lower back pain after running)
* Body mass index (BMI) \<=35 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women
* \< 18 or 65 years
* BMI \>35 kg/m2
* Mental disablement (down's syndrome or dementia)
* Any persons incarcerated, on parole, on probation, or awaiting trial.
* Individuals with neurologic or degenerative musculoskeletal disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy, or Parkinson's disease.
* Current acute running related or sport related injury (e.g., ankle sprain, hip labral tear, ACL strain during an event or run)
* Individuals with a history of strong risk factors for poor fracture healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes, chemotherapy, end-stage organ disease, dialysis or smoking
* Unwilling to forgo your potential in-person therapy visits for a month after enrollment

Where it's running

• University of Florida College of medicine- Dept of PM&R
  Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sharareh Sharififar, PhD, PT — University of Florida
• Study coordinator: Sharareh PhD, PT
• Email: sharareh75@ufl.edu
• Phone: 3522738453

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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.