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Comparative Effects of Clamshell Technique With EMS vs CTin Iliotibial Band Tightness for Pain and Function
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common knee injury that usually presents with pain and/or tenderness on palpation of the lateral aspect of the knee, superior to the joint line and inferior to the lateral femoral epicondyle. The current theory is that this condition is likely to be caused by compression of the innervated tissues beneath the iliotibial band (ITB), leading to inflammation.
Official title: Comparative Effects of Clamshell Technique With Electrical Muscle Stimulation Versus Conservative Treatment in Iliotibial Band Tightness for Pain and Function
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
62
Start Date
2023-11-01
Completion Date
2024-09-01
Last Updated
2024-05-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Clamshell exercises with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (CT + EMS)
Side-lying clamshells: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Hip abduction with theraband: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Bridge with hip abduction: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Electrical muscle stimulation: Applied to the gluteus medius and minimus muscles for 20 minutes per session, 3 times per week Frequency and intensity adjusted to individual tolerance
Conservative Treatment (CT)
Stretching: Iliotibial band stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day Quadriceps stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day Hamstring stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day
Locations (1)
The University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan