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Effects of Ultrasound Therapy in Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of ultrasound (US) therapy, administered in different modes, on pain, functionality, quality of life and iliotibial band (ITB) thickness in patients with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). The primary question of the study is: Is US therapy effective in reducing pain and improving functionality in ITBS? The secondary question is: Is US therapy effective in ITBS in terms of quality of life and ITB thickness? 75 participants were assigned to the exercise, exercise plus continuous US and exercise plus intermittent US groups and received 15 treatment sessions. Participants were assessed before treatment, at the end of treatment (after 15 sessions) and at 3 months post-treatment.
Official title: Effects of Ultrasound Therapy in Patients With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2025-06-15
Completion Date
2025-11-19
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Hip and knee strengthening, core muscle strengthening, and ITB stretching exercises were given in 15 sessions.
Continious Ultrasound
2 W/cm² intensity, 1.5 MHz frequency, 7 minutes, 15 continuous ultrasound sessions.
Intermittant ultrasound
2 W/cm² intensity, 1.5 MHz frequency, 7 minutes per session, 15 pulsed ultrasound treatments.
Locations (1)
Prof.Dr.Cemil Taşcıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi
Istanbul, Şişli, Turkey (Türkiye)