NCT06428136

Comparative Effects of Clamshell Technique With EMS vs CTin Iliotibial Band Tightness for Pain and Function

Comparative Effects of Clamshell Technique With Electrical Muscle Stimulation Versus Conservative Treatment in Iliotibial Band Tightness for Pain and Function

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 62 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 45 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common knee injury that usually presents with pain and/or tenderness on palpation of the lateral aspect of the knee, superior to the joint line and inferior to the lateral femoral epicondyle. The current theory is that this condition is likely to be caused by compression of the innervated tissues beneath the iliotibial band (ITB), leading to inflammation.

Detailed description

There were effects of clamshell exercises on gluteus medius, quadratus lumborum and anterior hip flexor. However their effect was limited on iliotibial band tightness. Hip/knee coordination and running style have also been identified as key factors in the treatment of ITBS, highlighting the complexity of the condition. The present study will focus on effect of clamshell techniques with electrical muscle stimulation versus Conservative treatment in iliotibial band tightness for pain and function.The goal is to determine which technique is more effecient in improving function and reducing pain and soreness of Iliotibial band.

Conditions

• Tibial Muscular Dystrophy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Clamshell exercises with Electrical Muscle Stimulation (CT + EMS)	Side-lying clamshells: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Hip abduction with theraband: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Bridge with hip abduction: 3 sets of 10 repetitions per leg, 3 times per week Electrical muscle stimulation: Applied to the gluteus medius and minimus muscles for 20 minutes per session, 3 times per week Frequency and intensity adjusted to individual tolerance
OTHER	Conservative Treatment (CT)	Stretching: Iliotibial band stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day Quadriceps stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day Hamstring stretch: 30-second hold, 3 repetitions per leg, 2 times per day

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-04-01
• Completion: 2024-09-01
• First posted: 2024-05-24
• Last updated: 2024-05-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan