The Efficacy of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Efficacy of Myofascial Chain Release Techniques in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05327569
• Other study ID #: 2022/0076
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 20, 2022
• Est. completion date: June 10, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: April 2022
• Source: Istanbul Medeniyet University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of myofascial release techniques applied on the superficial anterior myofascial chain of the body on pain, functional status, posture, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of myofascial tissues in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. There will be two groups in this study. Each group will consist of 30 patients aged 25-50 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome. A total of 60 participants will take part in the study. Conventional physiotherapy will be applied to the control group, while myofascial release techniques will be applied to the experimental group in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Treatment programs will be applied to both groups 2 days a week for 6 weeks. Postural problems that can be seen in the superficial anterior myofascial chain line will be evaluated. These problems: forward head, q-angle, genu varum, genu valgum, foot postural problems and pelvic tilt. In addition to all these assessments, knee pain, lower extremity functionality and biomechanical properties of the anterior myofascial tissue will be evaluated.

Description:

Many factors such as lower extremity malalignment, quadriceps muscle weakness, hamstring, gastrocnemius, tensor fascia latae muscle shortness, iliotibial band tension, lower extremity malalignment have been shown to be effective in the development of Patellofemoral pain syndrome. But it has been reported in recent studies that myofascial problems can be related with patellofemoral pain syndrom. It is stated that the fascial chain containing the Patellofemoral pain syndrome-related regions is the Superficial Anterior Chain, and this chain starts from the toe extensors and ends at the masteoid process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of myofascial release techniques applied on the superficial anterior myofascial chain of the body on pain, functional status, posture, biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of myofascial tissues in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. There will be two groups in this study. Each group will consist of 30 patients aged 25-50 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome. A total of 60 participants will take part in the study. Conventional physiotherapy will be applied to the control group, while myofascial release techniques will be applied to the experimental group in addition to conventional physiotherapy. Treatment programs will be applied to both groups 2 days a week for 6 weeks. Postural problems that can be seen in the superficial anterior myofascial chain line will be evaluated. These problems: forward head, q-angle, genu varum, genu valgum, foot postural problems and pelvic tilt. In addition to all these assessments, knee pain, lower extremity functionality and biomechanical properties of the anterior myofascial tissue will be evaluated.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 60
• Est. completion date: June 10, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: May 2, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 25 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with Patellofemoral pain syndrome,
• Volunteers between the ages of 25-50,
• Having pain in the retropatellar region for at least 6 months that is not a result of trauma,
• Not having received medical treatment and/or physiotherapy for PFPS in the last 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Having history of lower extremity, pelvis and spine surgery/fracture in the last 6 months,
• Having orthopedic (Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, Meniscal tears, etc), neurological (Multiple sclerosis, paralysis-paralysis, etc.) and/or rheumatological (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondolitis, etc.) problems,
• Pregnancy ,
• Having a history of connective tissue disease,
• Using sedatives and/or muscle relaxants that may alter muscle tone.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Somatoform Disorders
• Syndrome

Intervention

Other:
• Myofascial Chain Release Techniques
Myofascial release technique will be applied to the center of coordination points in the anterior superficial myofascial chain of the body. There are a total of 8 points on this myofascial chain. Pressure will be applied to each point with 6 repetitions and lasting approximately 5-6 seconds.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Emel Mete	Istanbul

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Istanbul Medeniyet University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Knee pain	Visual Analogue Scale will be used in the assessment of pain severity. It expresses pain severity between a score of 0 (no pain) and 10 (unbearably severe pain).	Change from baseline knee pain at week 6.
Primary	Forward head	The craniovertebral angle will be considered in determining the forward tilt of the head. In this study, markers will be placed on the mastoid process and C7 spinous process to determine the craniovertebral angle. Photographs of the participants will be taken from the front and side, and then the craniovertebral angle will be calculated using the Tracker 4.11.0 software on these photos. Forward head posture is characterized as pathologic when the craniovertebral angle (CVA) is =50°.	Change from baseline craniovertebral angle at week 6.
Primary	Q-Angle	For the Q angle, the angle between a straight line from the SIAS to the center of the patella and the line from the center of the patella to the center of the tuberositas tibia will be measured with a goniometer. While the Q angle can be between 6° and 27°, its approximate average value is 15°. Increasing or decreasing the Q angle increases the pressure in the lateral and medial compartments of the patellofemoral joint.	Change from baseline Q-angle at week 6.
Primary	Genu varum	The individual in the standing position is asked to unite the lower extremities while maintaining 0° extension of the knees. The distance between the medial condyles is measured as the medial malleolar are in contact. If the distance is more than 1 cm, it indicates the genu varum.	Change from baseline genu varum at week 6.
Primary	Genu Valgum	The individual in the standing position is asked to unite the lower extremities while maintaining 0° extension of the knees. The distance between the medial malleolar is measured as the medial condyles are in contact. If the distance is more than 1 cm, it indicates the genu valgum.	Change from baseline genu valgum at week 6.
Primary	Pes planus	Pes Planus will be evaluated with navicular drop test. The distance between the navicular bone and the ground is measured while the individual sits on the chair with the hip-knee joint in 90º flexion and the subtalar joint in neutral position. Then, the distance between the navicular bone and the ground is measured again while the individual is standing in a position with equal weight on both extremities. The difference between the two measurements is recorded. 10 mm or more difference is considered pes planus.	Change from baseline pes planus at week 6.
Primary	Foot posture	Foot posture will be evaluated using the Foot posture index, a six item foot posture assessment tool, where each item is scored between -2 and +2 to give a sum total between -12 (highly supinated) and +12 (highly pronated). Items include: talar head palpation, curves above and below the lateral malleoli, calcaneal angle, talonavicular bulge, medial longitudinal arch, and forefoot to rearfoot alignment.	Change from baseline foot posture at week 6.
Primary	Pelvic tilt	The position of the pelvis will be evaluated with a digital pelvic inclinometer device to determine whether the pelvis has tilted anteriorly or posteriorly. The digital pelvic inclinometer is a valid and reliable method for the evaluation of pelvic tilt. The device consists of two calipers and the calipers are placed on the SIAS (spina illaca anterior posterior) and SIPS (spina illaca posterior superior) of the pelvis. The score on the digital display is recorded. "-" values indicate posterior pelvic tilt, "+" values indicate anterior pelvic tilt.	Change from baseline pelvic tilt at week 6.
Primary	Lower extremity functionality	Lower extremity functional scale will be used. This scale is a valid and reliable scale used in musculoskeletal problems affecting the lower extremities. It consists of 20 items. Each item is scored between 0-4. The total score is between 0-80. Higher scores indicate better functional status.	Change from baseline lower extremity functionality at week 6.
Primary	elacticity	Elacticity of myofascial tissues will be evaluated with MyotonPro digital palpation device which is a valid and reliable. In the measurements, the Myoton probe will be placed perpendicular to the fibers of the tissue to be measured and when the probe reaches a sufficient depth, 3 repetitive mechanical stimulus (15ms, 0.40N) will be given to the tissue that has pre-compressed (0.18N). Measurements were taken 3 times from each point and the average values will be used in statistical analysis.	Change from baseline Biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of myofascial tissues at week 6.