Muscle relaxation with or without kneecap glide for knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two physical therapy approaches for knee cap pain: one using a muscle relaxing technique alone, and the other adding a specific kneecap glide movement. It aims to see which method better reduces pain and improves function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old.
- Your knee pain is moderate (more than 3 but less than 7 on a 0-10 scale).
- You have confirmed patella alta (a slight high-riding kneecap) on an x-ray.
- You feel tightness in the front thigh muscles and have pain when stepping down.
- You haven't had knee surgery, fracture, or dislocation recently, and no arthritis in the knee.
- You are not taking anti-inflammatory medications or steroids.
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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