Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain

February 20, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Effect of Mindfulness Training Along With Strength Training on Psychological Rehabilitation and Knee Function Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain

The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to improve both physical AND psychological protocols.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Research on the effects of mindfulness and strength training on knee function in sprinters with patellofemoral pain is lacking, despite a wealth of studies on the psychological rehabilitation of athletes. The study's findings indicated that stress reduction and pain management enhance knee function. To improve the physical and psychological elements of sprinters with patellofemoral discomfort, this research assists them integrate mindfulness training with strength training. Strength training to improve knee stability and muscle balance, as well as mindfulness to lessen the psychological effects of pain and stress, can help sprinters with both the mental and physical aspects of patellofemoral pain. Research was being done on this combined approach in this specific population.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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34

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
        • University of Lahore sports complex

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age group between 18 to 25 years.
  • Female runners.
  • PFP conformation check (Single leg squat, and Eccentric step) (24)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Post-surgical condition from the past 6 months
  • Chronic medical condition (cancer, COPD)
  • Players addicted to any drugs or alcohol

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Group A
Other: GROUP A: Combined Mindfulness and Strength Training

Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Mindfulness Training: Breathing exercises, body scans, and meditation. Strength Training: Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Mindfulness Training: Guided visualization and mindfulness integration during exercises.

Strength Training: Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Mindfulness Training: Focus on movement awareness and posture during high-intensity drills.

Strength Training: Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Mindfulness Training: Integration during advanced functional movements. Strength Training: Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4
Placebo Comparator: Group B
Other: GROUP B: Strength Training Only
Week Exercises Reps x Sets 1-2 Bodyweight squats, glute bridges, calf raises. 10 x 2 3-4 Weighted squats, hamstring curls, lunges. 12 x 3 5-6 Single-leg squats, step-ups, resistance band lateral walks. 15 x 3 7-8 Plyometric box jumps, Bulgarian split squats, deadlifts. 12 x 4

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme
Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Knee Range of Motion
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
All the Ranges for Knee joint will be measured through Goniometer.
Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Functional Performance: Evaluated using the Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale (SAS)
Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Single-Leg Wall Sit Test
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Functional Endurance: Assessed using the Single-Leg Wall Sit Test (SLWST)
Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Self-Rating Anxiety Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)
Psychological Well-being: Measured using the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)
Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Riphah International University

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Ameena Iqbal, MS, Riphah International University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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April 24, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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November 15, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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December 25, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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February 20, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 20, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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February 20, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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February 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • REC/RCR&AHS/24/79018

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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