This is a research study examining if hands-on therapy and prescribed exercise is an effective way to manage and reduce knee pain. It will also look at physical benefits of this treatment including balance, strength, and flexibility. Participation will include 2 assessment days and a 12-week treatment cycle. Assessments will be conducted during week 1 and after treatment. The treatment will vary based on the assigned group. This may include 12 in-person manual therapy sessions occurring once per week and or 12-weeks of at-home therapy occurring 5 times per week. The greatest risk of participation includes possible muscle/joint soreness, injury during at-home exercises, and loss of confidentiality.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
Soft Tissue Mobilization will be provided to participants by Licensed Chiropractor focusing on structures of the lower and upper leg. This will be provided for 20 minutes, once per week for 12 weeks.
Participants will engage in 20 minutes of prescribed at-home exercise 5 times per week, for 12 weeks.
Neuro Performance Integration
Park City, Utah, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Perceived Pain
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) will be used to quantify pain. The scale ranges from 1 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain).
Time frame: This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).
Range of Motion
A goniometer will be used to assess range of motion of the hip and knee.
Time frame: This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13)
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance
The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess balance.
Time frame: This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).
Isometric Strength
A crane scale will be used to measure changes in isometric strength (pounds). The hamstring and quadricep will be assessed.
Time frame: This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).
Limits of Stability
The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess limits of stability.
Time frame: This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).
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