Autogenic Inhibition Versus Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch), Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Basic parameters: 19 years — 45 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
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Official title
Comparison of Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques on Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Overview
Comparison of effects of autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition muscle energy techniques on iliotibial band syndrome
Detailed description
A single-blinded randomized control trial will be conducted over a period of one year in Foundation University Islamabad. Forty participants will be assigned to two groups: Group A (AI) and Group B (RI), with 20 participants each. The AI technique will involve a maximal isometric contraction of the target muscle followed by a stretch, while the RI technique will involve a maximal isometric contraction of the antagonist muscle followed by a similar stretching protocol. Both groups will perform the exercises 3 times per week for 2 weeks. Pain, Hip range of motion (ROM) and lower extremity function will be assessed using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), goniometer and Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) respectively.
The outcomes will be measured in terms of improvements in pain score (NPRS), hip range of motion (ROM), and overall lower extremity function.
Interventions
- Procedure Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch)
Autogenic Inhibition (AI) MET (Post Facilitation Stretch) 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the muscle isometrically, using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient re - Procedure Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET
Reciprocal Inhibition (RI) MET 1. The shortened muscle (Tensor Fascia Latae) is placed in a mid-range position about halfway between a fully stretched and a fully relaxed state. 2. The patient contracts the antagonist muscles (hip adductors), using a maximum degree of effort for 5-10 seconds while the effort is resisted completely. 3. On release of the effort, a rapid stretch to TFL is made to a new barrier, without any 'bounce', and this is held for at least 10 seconds. 4. The patient relaxes
Primary outcome measures
- Pain severity [Time frame: 2 weeks]
- Range of motion [Time frame: 2 weeks]
- Functional status of lower limb [Time frame: 2 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Both male and female participants
- Age : 19-45years (8)
- Lateral knee pain (>3 months)
- Tenderness over lateral femoral condyle
- Positive Flexibility Tests
- Modified Ober's test (9)
- Length assessment of Tensor Fasciae Latae and Iliotibial Band (10)
- Positive Pain Provocation Tests
- Renne's test
- Noble's Compression test (11) \*(individuals with 3 positive tests out of above mentioned 4 tests will be included)
Exclusion criteria
- Recent lower limb or pelvic girdle surgery within the past 3 months
- Lower limb fractures or trauma within the past year.
- Multiple lower limb surgeries (>2)
- Presence of any structural or postural disorders (kyphosis or severe scoliosis)
- Neurological disorders
- Hip and knee Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Pregnancy
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy — Rawalpindi
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06867159 · FUI/CTR/2025/3