Clinical Trial: Diacutaneous Fibrolysis and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Effectiveness of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, Strength and Function in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Brief Summary:

The aim of the study will be to assess the effectiveness of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis technique on pain, range of motion (Patellofemoral joint mobility test and muscle length test), strength and function in patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome and muscle shortening.

Muscle imbalance is one of most important factor associated with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Shortening of lateral muscles of the thigh have a close relationship with patella position and tracking and patellofemoral pain. The scientific evidence for effectiveness of any soft tissue mobilization technique in patellofemoral pain syndrome patients is poor.

Diacutaneous Fibrolysis is a non-invasive physiotherapeutic technique to release adherences and fibrosis between the different musculoskeletal structures. Diacutaneous Fibrolysis is applied by a set of metallic hooks having the advantage of allowing a deeper and more precise application, which could not be achieved manually.

The present study evaluates the effectiveness of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis technique applied in the soft tissues more related with patellofemoral pain.


Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza

Current Primary Outcome: Change from baseline in pain intensity [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]

Visual analogue scale (VAS)


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Pressure Pain Threshold [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    Pressure algometry
  • Muscle Length Test [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    Range of motion measured by digital inclinometer in hip adduction for iliotibial band, knee flexion for rectus femoris muscle and knee extension for hamstrings muscles
  • Isometric Strength of Quadriceps Muscle [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    digital dynamometer
  • Functional Capacity [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    Unilateral squat test and step test for assessing functional capacity
  • Functional Status and disability [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    Anterior Knee Pain Scale
  • Global Rating of Change Scale [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ]
    global improvement on a five point Likert scale and visual analogue scale


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Universidad de Zaragoza

Dates:
Date Received: February 9, 2015
Date Started: May 2015
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 10, 2017
Last Verified: May 2017