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Mikhled Knee Exercise Program With and Without Stecco Fascial Manipulation Effect in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
To compare the effects of the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program with and without Stecco Fascial Manipulation on pain, range of motion, and functional outcomes Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Official title: Comparative Effects of the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program With and Without Stecco Fascial Manipulation on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Outcomes in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2026-07-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mikhled Knee Exercises with Stecco Fascial Manipulation
Intervention: Mikhled Knee Exercise Program (MKEP) Frequency: 3 sessions per week Duration: 6 weeks Session Duration: 30-45 minutes Supervision: Supervised by a physiotherapist Exercises: Wall slides, step-downs, eccentric decline squats, lateral step-ups, closed kinetic chain terminal knee extensions, single-leg stance with trunk rotation, and quadriceps isometric exercises Dosage: 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions per exercise Progression: Gradual increase in exercise intensity and difficulty based on participant tolerance and clinical progress. Intervention: Stecco Fascial Manipulation Frequency: 1-2 sessions per week (within the treatment session) Duration: 6 weeks Application Time: 10-15 minutes per session Provider: Performed by a trained physiotherapist Target Area: Centers of Coordination (CCs) in the fascia of the hip, thigh, and knee Technique: Manual fascial manipulation tailored to identified fascial restrictions
Mikhled Knee Exercise Program (MKEP)
Intervention: Mikhled Knee Exercise Program (MKEP) Frequency: 3 sessions per week Duration: 6 weeks Session Duration: 30-45 minutes Supervision: Supervised by a physiotherapist Exercises: Wall slides, step-downs, eccentric decline squats, lateral step-ups, closed kinetic chain terminal knee extensions, single-leg stance with trunk rotation, and quadriceps isometric exercises Dosage: 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions per exercise Progression: Gradual increase in exercise intensity and difficulty based on participant tolerance and clinical progress.
Locations (1)
Dr. Abid Harif Awan's Physiotherapy Clinic
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan