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2024-05-06 @ 2:59 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 1:40 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04480528
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2022-03-04
First Post:
2020-07-16
Brief Title:
Strength Training in Female Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
Sponsor:
Lauren Erickson
Organization:
University of Kentucky
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of Various Strength Training Protocols in Female Runners With Patellofemoral Pain
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2022-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Patellofemoral pain PFP is a common running-related injury that is often referred to as runners knee The condition typically presents with pain in the front of the knee that is located around or behind the knee cap This injury occurs twice as frequently in females and is often associated with weakness of the muscles of the thigh and hip as well as altered running form Heavy-weight strength training is needed in order to improve muscle weakness however this puts a significant amount of load on the knee joint and it is difficult for individuals with PFP to train at this level without experiencing increased pain and joint discomfort Blood flow restriction training BFRT is a promising alternative method to safely improve muscle weakness while reducing knee joint loading With BFRT a pressurized band is applied to the thigh in order to partially restrict blood flow as a patient exercises in order to decrease the amount of oxygen delivered to the muscle Lack of oxygen to the muscle combined with strength training creates an environment within the muscle that results in the ability of low-weight strength training to provide the same results as heavy-weight strength training
This study will evaluate how low-weight strength training with and without BFRT affects thigh and hip strength and consequently pain function running ability and running form in female runners with PFP The hypothesis is that 10 weeks of low-weight strength training with BFRT will lead to greater thigh and hip strength reduced pain improved knee function improved running ability and improved running form compared to low-weight strength training without BFRT The expected results will have a significant impact within the running community by providing a safe and effective treatment that increases strength and improves running form while reducing pain and joint loading This will also have an impact on the larger field of sports medicine by providing an alternative method to improve strength as well as improve function when heavy-weight strength training is not well tolerated or unsafe due to injury
This study will evaluate how low-weight strength training with and without BFRT affects thigh and hip strength and consequently pain function running ability and running form in female runners with PFP The hypothesis is that 10 weeks of low-weight strength training with BFRT will lead to greater thigh and hip strength reduced pain improved knee function improved running ability and improved running form compared to low-weight strength training without BFRT The expected results will have a significant impact within the running community by providing a safe and effective treatment that increases strength and improves running form while reducing pain and joint loading This will also have an impact on the larger field of sports medicine by providing an alternative method to improve strength as well as improve function when heavy-weight strength training is not well tolerated or unsafe due to injury
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None