Effect of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization combined with blood flow restriction training on function, pain and strength of patients with patellofemoral joint pain.

研究概要

26 patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome were randomized to receive a 4-week program of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) plus blood flow restriction (BFR) training (n=13) or IASTM alone (n=13). The outcomes of interest included knee pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Lysholm knee scores, Modified Thomas test (MTT), and knee extensor strength, assessed after 1 treatment and upon completion of treatment. The combination group reported significantly greater pain scores after 1 treatment and after completion of treatment compared to the IASTM only group. However, Lysholm scores were higher in the control group after treatment. No differences in other outcomes were observed.