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The Effects of Dry Needling & Kinesio Tape on Anterior Knee Pain

Primary Purpose

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Dry Needling
Kinesio Tape
Sponsored by
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome focused on measuring Knee pain,Dry Needling, kinesioTape,Trigger point

Eligibility Criteria

20 Years - 57 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Presence of a palpable taut band in muscle.
  2. Presence of a hypersensitive tender spot in the taut band.
  3. Reproduction of the typical referred pain pattern of the trigger point in response to compression. To detect active trigger point, trigger point pressure tolerance was assessed using a mechanical pressure algometer. The investigator applied continuous pressure with the algometer with an approximate pressure of 2.5 kg/cm2.
  4. Spontaneous presence of the typical referred pain pattern and/or patient recognition of the referred pain as familiar.

5- Pain of at least 30 mm on a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (worst imaginable pain).

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. had a history of fracture of knee joint, dislocation of patella
  2. previous knee or ankle surgery
  3. had a history of neurologic condition
  4. having physical therapy within the past month before the study
  5. pregnancy
  6. taking anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin)
  7. local infection

Sites / Locations

  • University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Dry Needling

Kinesio Tape

Arm Description

The taut band of trigger point in vastus lateralis muscle; localized between the thumb and index finger, was needled forward and backward repeatedly until there were no more local twitch response

Y technique with 25% tension on the tails was applied. Direction of the technique was insertion to origin of the muscle and zone of the trigger point was placed at the center of Y strip.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain
Pain intensity using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were collected at base line and at the end of treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

pain pressure threshold
A pressure threshold algometer was used to measure the pain pressure threshold of a Trigger point of the vastus lateralis muscle before treatment and the end of treatment(after one week).

Full Information

First Posted
April 16, 2014
Last Updated
April 16, 2014
Sponsor
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02118246
Brief Title
The Effects of Dry Needling & Kinesio Tape on Anterior Knee Pain
Official Title
The Clinical Effects of Dry Needling & Kinesio Tape on Myofascial Trigger Point in the Vastus Lateralis Muscle in Subjects With PFPS
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
May 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 2013 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS) is one of the most common health-related complaints in today's societies. Myofascial pain syndrome(MPS) have been attributed as the main cause and primary source of musculoskeletal pain. Trigger point of the vastus lateralis muscle may pull the patella superiorly and laterally, increasing compression of the patellofemoral joint during physical activities, result in PFPS and anterior knee pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Dry Needling & kinesio tape on trigger point of vastus lateralis muscle in PFPS subjects.
Detailed Description
Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold and Disability of knee were collected at base line and at the end of treatment sessions.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Keywords
Knee pain,Dry Needling, kinesioTape,Trigger point

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Dry Needling
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The taut band of trigger point in vastus lateralis muscle; localized between the thumb and index finger, was needled forward and backward repeatedly until there were no more local twitch response
Arm Title
Kinesio Tape
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Y technique with 25% tension on the tails was applied. Direction of the technique was insertion to origin of the muscle and zone of the trigger point was placed at the center of Y strip.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Dry Needling
Other Intervention Name(s)
Western Accupuncture
Intervention Description
Dry needling was performed for one week, three times a week.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Kinesio Tape
Other Intervention Name(s)
Kenso Tape
Intervention Description
Kinesio tape was performed for one week, three times a week.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain
Description
Pain intensity using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were collected at base line and at the end of treatment
Time Frame
one year
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
pain pressure threshold
Description
A pressure threshold algometer was used to measure the pain pressure threshold of a Trigger point of the vastus lateralis muscle before treatment and the end of treatment(after one week).
Time Frame
one year
Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures:
Title
knee disability
Description
The knee osteoarthritis outcome scale(KOOS) questionnaire was used to assess the knee disability.
Time Frame
one year

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
57 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Presence of a palpable taut band in muscle. Presence of a hypersensitive tender spot in the taut band. Reproduction of the typical referred pain pattern of the trigger point in response to compression. To detect active trigger point, trigger point pressure tolerance was assessed using a mechanical pressure algometer. The investigator applied continuous pressure with the algometer with an approximate pressure of 2.5 kg/cm2. Spontaneous presence of the typical referred pain pattern and/or patient recognition of the referred pain as familiar. 5- Pain of at least 30 mm on a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 0 mm (no pain) to 100 mm (worst imaginable pain). Exclusion Criteria: had a history of fracture of knee joint, dislocation of patella previous knee or ankle surgery had a history of neurologic condition having physical therapy within the past month before the study pregnancy taking anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) local infection
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Amir M Arab, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences
City
Tehran
State/Province
Islamic Republic of
ZIP/Postal Code
1985713831
Country
Iran, Islamic Republic of

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