Agility training with foot exercises for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding foot exercises to agility training can better relieve long-lasting knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome) in adults ages 20 to 40. Eligible participants will have had pain behind the kneecap for over 6 months.
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Who can take part
- You have had pain behind your kneecap for more than 6 months.
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have pain when squatting or when your knee is bent for more than 15 minutes.
- Your pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You do not have a history of ligament, meniscus, or other major knee injuries or surgeries.
- You do not have any nerve or connective tissue disorders that affect your movement.
Quick eligibility check
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