Impact of Tensor Fascia Lata Stretch on Vastus Medialis Obliqus Activity
Recruiting
Observational Study
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 37 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University · Other
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About This Trial
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most typical causes of anterior knee pain in adolescents and young adults under the age of 50.It is believed that imbalanced action between quadriceps components, is the most contributing cause of PFPS.Investigating exercises that increase VMO muscle activation and enhance the ratio between VMO and VL have been a standardized target in literature.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Both genders.
2. Body mass index (BMI) ranges from 18.5 to 29.9.
3. Age ranges between 18 and 30 years old.
4. Experience nontraumatic anterior knee pain.
5. Pain with any two activities, including running, jumping, squatting, kneeling, stair ascent/descent or prolonged sitti…
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