Neuromuscular Training Compared to Progressive Resistance Training for Patients With Anterior Knee Pain

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY · Oct 28, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different types of exercise programs to help people with anterior knee pain, which is pain felt at the front of the knee. The main goal is to see if a special neuromuscular training program (NMT) can help reduce pain and improve knee function better than a regular progressive resistance training program (PRT). Participants will complete various tests to measure their pain levels, strength, balance, and how well they can perform certain movements, like squatting or jumping, before and after an 8-week training period.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be women aged 18 to 40 who have been experiencing knee pain for at least three months and have a pain level of 3 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10. They should not be taking any pain relief medications for two weeks before starting the program. However, individuals with certain knee injuries, surgeries, or other medical conditions will not be eligible to participate. If you join the study, you can expect to engage in structured exercises, and your progress will be closely monitored to see how your knee pain and function improve over time.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pain ≥ 3 months
• • Pain VAS now ≥ 3
• • 18-40 y/o
• • No pain relief medicine 2 weeks prior to the program
• • Kujala 50-80
• • Pain during squat, knee bending, palpation, isometric contraction on 60°, long sitting, jumping, step up/down, running.
• • Theatre sign
• • Positive functional tests: grind test, 45 sec anterior knee provocation, McConnel
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patellar dislocation
• • Lower extremity surgery
• • Ligament instability
• • Rheumatoid Arthritis
• • Osteoarthritis
• • Tendinopathy
• • Meniscus tear
• • Ligamentous knee injury or laxity
• • Bursitis
• • Sinding Larsen Johansson Syndrome
• • Previous pathology
• • Low back surgery
• • Metabolic diseases
• • NSAIDs for extended period of time
• • Cardiorespiratory diseases
• • Sacroiliac joint pain
• • Pregnancy
• • Physical therapy 2 months ago