Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), also known as runner's knee, is characterized by anterior knee pain (AKP) and typically occurs in youngsters. Causes of chondromalacia patellae include micro trauma wear and tear, post traumatic injuries and muscular imbalance. In Chondromalacia patella pain is behind or around the patella caused by stress in the patellofemoral joint that usually provoked by climbing stairs, squatting, and sitting with flexed knees for longer time periods. Patients of CMP presents with patellar mal-tracking, muscular weakness, proprioceptive deficit. Exercise training has been proven beneficial for CMP patients but additive effect of kinesio taping along with exercise have not been seen yet in these patients. The study will help people with chondromalacia patellae to improve their quality of life. The findings will contribute to future research in chondromalacia patellae management.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
46
Conventional physical therapy protocol for chondromalacia patellae consist of stretches to warm up and cool down Resistance training ,in which patient will perform each exercise for 3 sets of 10 repetitions. Each repetition will be given with a 10 second hold.
Kinesio tape will be applied on Vastus medialis Oblique and around the patella. • Frequency: 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Proprioception
Proprioception will be measured using goniometer.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Pain intensity
Pain will be measured using numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) It is a self-rated scale where patient rate their pain from 0-10. 0 shows no pain where 10 shows worst pain.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Functional status
Functional status is assessed by lower extremity functional scale LEFS. The LEFS is scored on a scale of 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better lower limb function. The interpretation of the scores is based on following categories. 0-20 Severe Functional limitation.21-40 moderate functional limitation and 41 and above is good functional status.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Gait Speed
Gait analysis will be done to analyze speed.. A greater speed signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Speed = distance(m) x time(s)
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Gait cadence
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cadence. A greater cadence signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cadence(steps/min) = steps countedx60/ time(s)
Time frame: 4 Weeks
Gait cycle time
Gait analysis will be done to analyze cycle time. A greater cycle time signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Cycle time(s)=time(s) x2/steps counted
Time frame: 4 weeks
Stride length
Gait analysis will be done to analyze stride length. A greater stride length signifies positive outcome and prognosis. Stride Length(m)=Speed(m/s)xcycle time(s)
Time frame: 4 weeks
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