An interventional study of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique and conventional physical therapy treatment in Iliotibial Band Syndrome, sponsored by Cairo University. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-05-20.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to find the effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique for iliotibial band in iliotibial band friction syndrome on pain intensity level, pressure pain threshold, knee range of motion, knee function and knee angle . The main questions it aims to answer are:
Researchers will compare integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique to conventional physiotherapy to see if integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique works to treat iliotibial band syndrome.
Participants will:
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Exclusion Criteria:
Other: conventional physical therapy treatment
Other: integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique consists of: * ischemic compression * Positional release * Muscle energy technique
Conventional physical therapy treatment: * Ultrasound * Hotpacks * Iliotibial band stretching * Static quadriceps and hamstring exercises
Pain intensity
The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain severity. It is a self-reported pain measurement scale, consisting of a horizontal or vertical line, usually 10 cm long. The extremes of the line are labeled as no pain and worst pain. Each subject was asked to mark the point on the line that exactly corresponded to his/her pain
Time frame: after 2 weeks
lower extremity function
Lower extremity functional scale (LEFS): LEFS is a questionnaire containing 20 items assessing the lower extremity function based on the intensity of the related activities' performance. This scoring system is designed based on the five-score Likert scale ranging from zero as the worst condition to four as without bothersome. This scale scores from zero to eighty and the higher score represent a better condition. LEFS-Arabic version will be used to quantify activity limitation in Arabic-speaking individuals with lower extremity musculoskeletal disorders
Time frame: after 2 weeks
Knee range of motion
Digital goniometer: A goniometer is a device that measures an angle or permits the rotation of an object to a definite position .To measure knee joint ROM goniometer was lined up with the lateral side of femur with the proximal arm between trochanter major and the middle of the lateral joint space of the knee and the distal arm between the middle of the lateral joint space of the knee and the lateral malleoli
Time frame: after 2 weeks
pressure pain threshold
The pressure algometer was applied three times at each of the three marked points. Each application of the pressure algometer was stopped when the participant perceived a change in sensation from pressure to pain at the measurement point. Using a mechanical pressure Fischer algometer . Pressure was increased with a speed (1kg/cm2). Steady and perpendicular to the identified trigger point, subjects were instructed to say "now" when they first began to feel change of pressure to either discomfort or pain. The mean of 3 trials over each point was calculated. It is important to place the tip of the algometer precisely on the MTrP region to avoid any major difference in readings among the consecutive measurements of the same MTrP.
Time frame: after 2 weeks
knee angle
Kinovea is one of the most commonly used applications. Kinovea is a free 2D motion analysis software for computers that can be used to measure kinematic parameters. Subjects were required to stand and relaxed lower limbs, with feet forward and shoulder-width apart. The camera was set 3 m from the subject . The vertical axis of the camera was aligned with the midpoint between the lower limbs of the participant. The image was zoomed to the closest capture, where the stickers could be clearly visible, and always set in the same position.
Time frame: after 2 weeks
Plan to share: No
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