Study tests whether limited ankle motion affects knee squats
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at people with patellofemoral pain (kneecap pain) to see how limited ankle movement may affect how your knee works during single-leg squats. It may help clinicians better understand what to focus on for treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have had active kneecap pain for at least 6 months
- You have not had clinic-based therapy for your knee for the last 6 months
- You are a female age 18 to 59
- Your ankle can’t bend up enough when tested standing (less than 45 degrees on a lunge test)
- You do not have major past injuries or surgeries in the tested leg or low back that could change movement
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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