Overview
This study is a quasi experimental and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of eccentric exercises on gait parameters in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a quasi - experimental study
Description
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of eccentric exercises on gait parameters in patellofemoral syndrome : a - quasi experimental study
Pain , gait parameters, ROM and dynamic knee valgus angle of young adults (age : 18-35 years ) will be determined using:
- Numeric pain rating scale
- Goniometer
- 30 meter walk test
- dynamic knee valgus angle via kinovea software Data will be before and after the intervention protocol for each participant. Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post intervention scores will be recorded.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-35 years
- Females
- Having pain from at least 2 months
- Pain score greater than 3 on NPRS
- Retro patellar pain in at least two of the following activities:
- Ascending, descending stairs
- Hooping / jumping
- Prolonged sitting with flexed knees
- Kneeling and squatting
- Pain on palpation of medial or lateral patellar facet.
- Pain on palpation on anterior portion of medial or lateral femoral condyles.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with Chondromalacia patellae
- Instability of tibiofemoral joint
- Subluxation of patellofemoral joint
- Patellar instability
- Previous surgery of lower limb
- Negative findings on examination of knee ligaments, menisci and bursa.