Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Description

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain

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Study overview

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: Interventions and Outcomes in a Randomized Clinical Trial

Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Condition
Patellofemoral Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Loma Linda

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, United States, 92350

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * History of active Patellofemoral Pain for at least 6 months
  • * No clinic based therapeutic interventions for a 6-month period prior to testing
  • * Females aged 18-59 years' old
  • * Limited ankle dorsiflexion as noted by \<45degs using the weight bearing lunge test
  • * History of musculoskeletal surgery or fractures on the tested leg or lumbar spine that could affect their biomechanics during the study
  • * History of soft tissue or skeletal abnormalities in the tested limb
  • * Current knee effusion
  • * Resting pain greater than 5/10

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 59 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Loma Linda University,

Everett Lohman, Dsc, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Loma Linda University

Study Record Dates

2025-01