RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05285007

Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: Interventions and Outcomes in a Randomized Clinical Trial

Sponsor

Loma Linda University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 2, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain

Summary

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 59 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

History of active Patellofemoral Pain for at least 6 months
No clinic based therapeutic interventions for a 6-month period prior to testing
Females aged 18-59 years' old
Limited ankle dorsiflexion as noted by \<45degs using the weight bearing lunge test

Exclusion Criteria4

History of musculoskeletal surgery or fractures on the tested leg or lumbar spine that could affect their biomechanics during the study
History of soft tissue or skeletal abnormalities in the tested limb
Current knee effusion
Resting pain greater than 5/10

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Interventions

OTHERMobilization with Movement

Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.

OTHERNo mobilization with movement and education

Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.