Ankle flexibility training for knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether specific ankle stretching exercises can reduce knee pain in people with patellofemoral pain (pain at the front of the knee). If you have limited ankle flexibility, this training might help improve your knee pain.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 30 years old
- Have pain at the front of the knee that worsens with at least two of these: running, squatting, or going up stairs
- Have limited upward bending of the ankle (less than 10 degrees)
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 28
- Exercise regularly (at least 3 times a week)
- Have no history of serious ankle injuries, knee or ankle surgery, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or gout
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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