Compressive release for knee cap tracking in knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called compressive myofascial release for the muscle on the outside of your thigh. It aims to see if it helps with kneecap tracking problems that cause pain during daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap).
- You have a positive J sign (a visible shift when you straighten your leg) and a positive Clarke's test (pain when pressing on your kneecap).
- You have felt pain in your knee during activities like jumping, running, squatting, or going up/down stairs in the last 3 months.
- X-rays show your kneecap tracks too far to the outside when you straighten your leg.
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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