Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

This study intends to determine the effects of trigger point dry needling in patients with Patellofemoral pain Syndrome.

This is a single blinded randomized controlled trial, will be conducted at District Head Quarter (DHQ) hospital Taunsa Sharif.

Dry needling is a technique used to release myofascial trigger points. this study is planned to determine the effects of dry needling on quadriceps muscle in patients with Patellofemoral pain syndrome. The sample size was calculated to be n=92 through Open Epi tool version 3, with 95 % confidence interval (CI), and power 80%,

After the completion of therapeutic protocols, the participants will be assessed with the help of Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Algometer and Anterior Knee Pain scale along with knee Range of Motion(ROM)

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and females with age limit 20 to 40 years,
• Active knee extension/90-90 test positive for Screening (With AKE range less than 160 degrees),
• No known history of hip joint or knee joint disease,
• No history of recent hamstring strain.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with meniscal tears, patellar tendinopathy, and ligamentous injuries.
• Patient with knee osteoarthritis
• Patient with lumbosacral nerve root or peripheral nerve involvement