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IRCT20160408027287N3 IRCT 2019-10-17 Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Investigation the effects of dry needling in Gluteus medius muscle on pain and physical function in women with unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) Investigation the effect of Gluteus Medius dry needling plus conventional physiotherapy in comparison with conventional physiotherapy on pain and physical function in women with routine daily activities(non-athletic) with unilateral Patellofemoral pain syndrome 2019-07-26 anticipated 22 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/34506 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: Simple Randomization of the subjects was done using a random numbers table, Blinding description: The researcher has been blinded and only applies conventional physiotherapy for both groups. Data analyzer is blinded to the control and treatment group. N/A patellofemoral pain syndrome. Intervention 1: Intervention group:The intervention group in addition to conventional knee physiotherapy, receives the treatment of dry needling in the gluteus-medius in side effected . Dry needle therapy is performed three sessions (once a week) at the most painful point of the muscle (active trigger point) and with 10 times the technique inside and outside. Intervention 2: Control group: The control group will receive only conventional knee physiotherapy, which includes: Straight leg raise for 7.5 minutes, single leg squats for a period of 7.5 minutes, and a high frequency TENS device for 15 minutes. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No more information
public Fereshteh Karamiani
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, 1000 Jereyb St., Azadi Square, Isfahan
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 81746-73461 +98 31 3792 5052 karamiani.f92@gmail.com Esfahan University of Medical Sciences scientific Dr. Javid Mostamand
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Hezarjarib street, Azadi Square, Isfahan
Isfahan Iran (Islamic Republic of) 81746-73461 +98 31 3792 5052 mostamand@rehab.mui.ac.ir Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Report the pain on the anterior knee or around the patella, during at least 3 activities: up or down stairs, squatting, running, kneeling, jumping, or hopping and sitting long Non-athletic woman have unilateral syndrome with positive patellar glide test There are symptoms for at least 4 weeks Full knee range of motion without any history of injury Active trigger point in gluteus medius in opposite side of the affected knee Age of 17 to 40 years 17 years 40 years Female Meniscal and intra articular injury collateral and cruciate ligament injury tenderness in patellar tendon, iliotibial band and pesansernous tendon patella dislocation knee inflammation the history of knee surgery pregnancy, malignancy, knee arthritis and neurologic impairment neurologic symptom in sensory, motor and reflex knee pain with ankle and foot or hip or lumbar or sacroiliac sources The presence of trigger point of the gluteus medius muscle on both sides Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Intervention group:The intervention group in addition to conventional knee physiotherapy, receives the treatment of dry needling in the gluteus-medius in side effected . Dry needle therapy is performed three sessions (once a week) at the most painful point of the muscle (active trigger point) and with 10 times the technique inside and outside. Control group: The control group will receive only conventional knee physiotherapy, which includes: Straight leg raise for 7.5 minutes, single leg squats for a period of 7.5 minutes, and a high frequency TENS device for 15 minutes. Intensity of pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention), after the end of the sixth session (the last session), 1 week after the end of the sessions. Method of measurement: visual analog scale (VAS). Physical function. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention), after the end of the sixth session (the last session), 1 week after the end of the sessions. Method of measurement: Kujala Scale. Esfahan University of Medical Sciences Approved 2019-07-23 Ethics committee of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Hezarjarib street, Azadi Square, Isfahan Isfahan Isfehan Iran (Islamic Republic of)