Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling in Individuals With Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome : A Randomized Controlled Trial
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome focused on measuring Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Dry Needling, Trigger Points
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Both genders 2. Ages range from 18-40 years 3. They have clinical diagnosis of PFPS (the diagnosis was confirmed by a positive patellar grind test and tenderness of medial and lateral patellar facets) 4. Participants are also required to have a minimum pain score of 3 on Numeric Pain Scale 5. Kujala patellofemoral questionnaire score of 50 to 80 before the intervention.
6. Patients willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
History of any following conditions
- Participants who have received any treatment for PFPS within the 3 months
- A history of lower extremities fracture or surgery
- Presence of MSK diseases such as Acute Herniated Disc or Spondylolisthesis
- History of any chronic disease e.g. Diabetes Mellitus
Sites / Locations
- Riphah International University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
Group A
Group B
Group A will receive trigger point dry needling in quadricep muscles
Group B will get Sham needling in quadriceps muscles