RecruitingNCT06736756

Impact of Tensor Fascia Lata Stretch on Vastus Medialis Obliqus Activity

Impact of Tensor Fascia Lata Stretch Prior to Squat on Vastus Medialis Obliqus Activity in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Sponsor

Ahram Canadian University

Enrollment

37 participants

Start Date

Sep 30, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Stretch Exercise for people with patellofemoral pain syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 30 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERStretch Exercise

To stretch Tensor fascia lata muscle,each participant starts with side lying position with the tested limb upmost. The lower limb (non-tested) is kept in hip and knee flexion to ensure stability. The tested limb is then taken into hip extension and adduction with knee extended. The exercise is held for 60 seconds and repeated 5 times with 10 seconds break intervals.