Comparing the Outcome of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Therapy in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Description

The purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device in patients with patellofemoral pain known as anterior knee pain. Usual treatment for it is physical therapy (PT). We want to evaluate and see if adding the electrical muscle stimulation will fasten the recovery and improved outcome in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Half of participants will receive EMS and PT while other half will receive PT only.

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Study overview

The purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device in patients with patellofemoral pain known as anterior knee pain. Usual treatment for it is physical therapy (PT). We want to evaluate and see if adding the electrical muscle stimulation will fasten the recovery and improved outcome in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Half of participants will receive EMS and PT while other half will receive PT only.

A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Outcome of Electrical Stimulation of Vastus Medialis Obliquus Muscle and Physical Therapy Vs Only Physical Therapy but No Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Comparing the Outcome of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Therapy in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Condition
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

New York Bone and Joint Specialists, New York, New York, United States, 10019

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Bilateral/unilateral anterior knee pain for more than 3 moths
  • * Age of patient 18 to 40 years
  • * At least 3 of the 4 following criteria present: pain associated with prolonged sitting with knees bend, pain with going downstairs, kneeling and squatting or sports activities
  • * No h/o injury
  • * No h/o surgery to the knee
  • * H/o patellar dislocation or subluxation
  • * Associated bursitis, tendinitis in periarticular area
  • * Ligamentous problems
  • * Intra-articular pathology
  • * Pregnancy (patient reported pregnancy, in case of doubt patient will be referred to their OBG/GYN physician to exclude the pregnancy)
  • * H/o knee surgery
  • * Oral or intraarticular administration of steroid medication with in last 3 months
  • * Patients with implanted devices like pacemaker

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Northwell Health,

Leon Popovitz, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Northwell Health

Study Record Dates

2027-06