Can a Hands-On technique boost knee exercise results?
NCT ID NCT07716163
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two physical therapy approaches for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. One group performs the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program alone, while the other adds Stecco fascial manipulation, a manual therapy technique. Researchers will measure pain, knee range of motion, and functional outcomes over six weeks in adults aged 25 to 45 with persistent anterior knee pain.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Mikhled Knee Exercise Program with or without Stecco Fascial Manipulation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for patellofemoral pain syndrome, combining targeted exercises with manual therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of adding fascial manipulation may be small or not statistically significant.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dr. Abid Harif Awan's Physiotherapy Clinic
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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