Clamshells Exercise and Vastrus Medialis Oblique Strengthening Exercise on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 to 40years Both Genders (male & female) Unilateral or bilateral knee pain for at least 1-3 month, Pain provoked by at least 3 functional activities ( ascending/descending stairs, kneeling, jumping, running, squatting,hopping,prolonged sitting) Average NPRS score above 3 out of 10 during previous week. Knee pain on stepping down from 20cm step height. Exclusion Criteria Previous history of patellar subluxation or dislocation Knee surgery within previous year History of knee joint pathologies ( meniscus,ligament injuries,) Any fracture of lower extremity Massive effusion/any abnormal deformity of knee joint.
Sites / Locations
- Ittefaq HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Standard clamshells method
Targeted VMO strengthening
The patient is asked to lie in a side-lying position with the weak limb up, both hips flexed at 45°, the knees flexed at 90°, and neither the feet nor back not in contact with the wall. Keeping both their heels and the first metatarsal head together, the patient separated their knees and rotated the weak limb upward. The patients is instructed not to tip it backward and to hold the pelvis in a neutral position.Common treatment will be given to each patient includes hot pack for 10 minutes and knee isometric contraction exercises and SLR( 3-5 sets of 10 repetitions)
The patient is asked to lie in a supine lying position with arm next to the body. After that asked the patient to perform SLR exercise in an external hip rotation with the simultaneous contraction of the ankle dorsiflexors. Common treatment will be given to each patient includes hot pack for 10 minutes and knee isometric contraction exercises and SLR( 3-5 sets of 10 repetitions