Assessing the Effect of Different Grades of Chondromalacia on Static and Dynamic Balance Using Biodex Balance System

Cairo University100 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of grades of chondromalacia on static and dynamic balance.

Chondromalacia patellae is a very common disorder which is characterized by softening, swelling, fraying, fissuring, and erosion of hyaline cartilage overlying the patella. Patellar chondromalacia could be observed as a cause of patellofemoral pain, as well as in patients with osteoarthritis, in patients with knee trauma, or even in asymptomatic patients. Balance, as an essential function in human daily life and activities, can be defined as central nervous system input. Postural control can be divided into static balance and dynamic balance; static balance controls the oscillation amplitude of the body, and dynamic balance uses the body's internal and external information to analyze factors that influence the stability of interference (Such as walking, pushing and pulling),and to maintain postural control. The perfect combination of static and dynamic balance is key to normal activities of the human daily life. 100 patients, 80 with different grades of chondromalacia (Grade I, II, III, IV) with 20 participants in each group and 20 healthy participants in the control group will be recruited for the study to assess the effect of different chondromalacia grades on static and dynamic balance.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Chondromalacia Patella

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ranged from 18 to 40 years old 2. groups include both males and females 3. Patients with Grade I, II, III and IV chondromalacia: Confirmation of diagnosis by MRI 4. BMI will be ranged from 19.0 to 29.0 5. Patients with Unilateral or bilateral chondromalacia. 6. Chronic cases for more than 3 months. 7. Positive sign of Knee pain according to patellar Grind Test Exclusion Criteria: 1. patients have not undergone knee replacement. 2. patients have not done Intra-articular injection in the affected knee for the past 3 months. 3. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthritis. 4. Patients with Vestibular disorders or neurological conditions.

Locations (1)

Faculty of physical therapy Cairo University

Giza, Egypt

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Measuring static and dynamic balance

Measuring static and dynamic balance using biodex balance system

Time frame: up to four weeks

Central Contacts

Selwan Khaled Ayad, teacher Assistant

CONTACT

+201064709563 selwan_kayad@outlook.com

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