The Effects of Open Chain Versus Closed Chain Strengthening on Dynamic Valgus During a Step Down Test

Launched by ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY · Mar 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of exercise programs can help people who have a condition called dynamic knee valgus, which means their knees move in a way that isn’t normal, especially when stepping down. The main goal is to see if exercises that involve bearing weight (like standing and moving) can improve knee motion more than exercises that do not require weight (like lying down). Participants will perform a step-down test while their movements are recorded to analyze how their knees move. They will then be assigned to one of two exercise groups and will do their exercises three times a week for six weeks. After this period, researchers will check again to see if one type of exercise worked better than the other.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 18 and 50 years old and have been observed to have dynamic knee valgus during the step-down test. However, they should not be experiencing any current pain in their lower body or have had any lower body surgery in the past year. If you choose to participate, you can expect to engage in a structured exercise program and contribute to important research that could help improve treatment options for similar conditions in the future.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Dynamic knee valgus with observed step down test
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Presently experiencing lower extremity pain
• • Lower extremity surgery within the past 1 year