Stretching hip muscle to help with knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if stretching the tensor fascia lata muscle (near your hip) changes how the muscle on the inside of your kneecap works. It is for people who have front knee pain without a specific injury, especially when doing things like running, squatting, or climbing stairs.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 29.9
- You have pain in the front of the knee that was not caused by a sudden injury
- The pain happens during at least two activities like running, jumping, squatting, kneeling, going up or down stairs, or sitting for a long time
- You have not had knee surgery before
- You have not used anti-inflammatory medication or had physical therapy for knee pain in the past 3 months
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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