An interventional study of McGill Core stability exercises and Proprioception Training in Runner's Knee, sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-02.
Sponsored by University of Management and Technology Lahore · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Runner's knee, most common condition causing knee pain; is defined by pain around or behind patella in young and physically active individuals. Runner's knee affects 25 to 40% knee patients reported in sports clinic. Exact pathology is unknown but factors such as trauma, overuse, muscular imbalance and maltracking of patella may be involved in causing symptom of runner's knee may continue to increase over years if unmanaged such as limitations in functional activities and poor quality of life. Patient suffering from runner's knee often shows weakness or inactivation of major muscles. A variety of different types of exercise have been explored to treat runner's knee, including neuromuscular training which restores movements by increasing strength, sensorimotor control and stability. However, in this research we will study McGill core and proprioception training effects on runner's knee patients. Objective of this study will be to compare effects of McGill core and proprioception training on balance, agility, deceleration and knee function in athletes with runner's knee. Study design will be randomized clinical trial. Evaluation will be done by using KUJALA, Star Excursion Test, Single leg stance Test, Agility T test and Functional Hop test. Non-probability convenient sampling will be used and the subjects will be allocated to two groups by random allocation. Group A will receive McGill core exercises and Group B will receive Proprioception exercises. Both groups will receive hot pack for 10 minutes as basic treatment of knee pain before techniques application. Both groups will receive 16 sessions for the period of 4 weeks. Measurements of all the outcome variables will be taken at baseline and 4th week. Results will be analysed by using SPSS 24.
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McGill Big three exercises for 15 repetitions with 15 sec hold, 3 sets for 4 weeks(4/week) McGill curl-up Side plank McGill Bird Dog exercise (Hessam et al.,2023) With Baseline treatment: Hot pack for 10min
Other: McGill Core stability exercises
Proprioception exercises for 12 repetitions, 3 sets for 4 weeks(4/week) Single leg stance - eye open to close progression (Hold 20 sec) 1st two weeks eye open than last two week progress with close eye (Pompeo et al.,2022) Y-Balance test training \_6 reaches per direction (Zhoe et al., 2026) Wobble board balancing \_ 20 sec hold (Ince, B et al.,2023) With Baseline treatment: Hot pack for 10min
Other: Proprioception Training
McGill Big three exercises for 15 repetitions with 15 sec hold, 3 sets for 4 weeks(4/week) McGill curl-up Side plank McGill Bird Dog exercise (Hessam et al.,2023) With Baseline treatment: Hot pack for 10min
Proprioception exercises for 12 repetitions, 3 sets for 4 weeks(4/week) Single leg stance - eye open to close progression (Hold 20 sec) 1st two weeks eye open than last two week progress with close eye (Pompeo et al.,2022) Y-Balance test training \_6 reaches per direction (Zhoe et al., 2026) Wobble board balancing \_ 20 sec hold (Ince, B et al.,2023) With Baseline treatment: Hot pack for 10min
KUJALA
Anterior knee pain questionnaire (KUJALA) is used to evaluate knee symptoms and functions mainly in patellofemoral joint disorders. It has high reliability (0.83-0.98) and validity (0.90-0.92, consisting of 13 MCQs that shows how knee act in daily activities demonstrating quadriceps strength and hamstrings flexibility. Each question is scored and total score will be between 0-100; more score indicate improved knee function. According to scores, functional outcomes are divided in poor (0-49), fair (50-69), good (70-89) and outstanding (90-100) giving knee joint condition and validating health.
Time frame: Readings will be taken pre treatment and post treatment.
Star Excursion Test
This test is used to access dynamic postural control of lower limb, analyze functional deficits in return to play phase and also identify risk of injuries in individuals. During test, individual stand barefoot in middle of eight lines with feet together, then he try to reach maximum distance along each line with distal portion of reaching foot, touch along line and return to keep balance on support. However when individual retake double leg stance after reach, test is over. The measured distance in centimeters demonstrate the dynamic postural performance of the stance limb
Time frame: Readings will be taken pre treatment and post treatment.
Single leg stance
A standardized clinical test for evaluating postural stability and static balance is the Single Leg Stance Test (SLST). It assesses a person's capacity to stay balanced when standing on one limb without assistance. The SLST has shown good to exceptional reliability (ICC = 0.75-0.99) across a range of demographics and is simple to administer without the need for specialist equipment. In both clinical practice and research, SLST is regarded as a viable and dependable outcome measure for assessing balance.
Time frame: Readings will be taken pre treatment and post treatment.
Agility T-test
One of the most popular field-based tests for evaluating athletes' agility, change-of-direction speed, acceleration, deceleration, and lateral movement skills is the Agility T-test. Across many sports populations, it has shown acceptable validity and good-to-excellent dependability. With Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) for performance variables ranging from 0.65 to 0.96, a 2026 study employing markerless motion capture found moderate to outstanding test-retest reliability. The authors came to the conclusion that the Agility T-test is a trustworthy technique for evaluating biomechanical traits and agility performance throughout several testing sessions
Time frame: Readings will be taken pre treatment and post treatment.
Functional Hop Test
A popular performance-based evaluation for lower-limb function, neuromuscular control, dynamic stability, and preparedness for return to sport after lower-extremity injuries, especially anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, is the Functional Hop Test. It has demonstrated strong construct validity and criterion validity. It effectively differentiates between injured and healthy limbs and correlates with lower-limb muscle strength, dynamic balance, and functional performance.
Time frame: Readings will be taken pre treatment and post treatment.
Plan to share: Yes — The results data collected , de-identified individual participant data will be shared.
Time frame: 6 months after the publication of the manuscript
Access criteria: The data can be requested from the corresponding author.
Start is estimated for Nov 2026; primary completion for Nov 2026, 0 months later.
Of 1,285 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Pain, half reached primary completion within 11 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 5 and three quarters within 28. This study's planned 0 months is below that.
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