Objective Dynamic and 3D Knee Assessment Medical Device to Improve Recovery and Accelerate Return to Readiness in Service Members With Knee Pain
Womack Army Medical Center
Summary
This is a randomized clinical trial investigating the use of the Emovi Knee Kinesiography information in the treatment of anterior knee pain in physical therapy.
Description
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of using a 3D medical assessment device versus usual care to help guide clinical decisions about the management of PFP. The objective is to determine if gathering objective biomechanical data from a three-dimensional (3D) motion capture device leads to more precise and optimal care, ultimately improving physical function and other outcomes compared to participants who receive routine care that is not guided by information from this device. Participants will be recruited from primary care and physical therapy clinics at participating sit…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-50 * Active Duty Service Member stationed at Fort Liberty and Schofield Barracks * Diagnosis of patellofemoral pain (ICD-10 codes: M25.2 (pain in unspecified knee), M25.561 (pain in right knee), and M25.562 (pain in left knee) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Known to be leaving that duty station within next 3 months * Concurrent lower limb injuries (examples include but are not limited to ankle sprain or HS strain) * Previous knee surgery * History of traumatic knee injury, such as a ligament tear or meniscal tear * Presence of rheumatoid or neurological disea…
Interventions
- DeviceEmovi Knee Kinesiography
All participants will receive a KneeKG exam. This device will capture three-dimensional knee kinematics for a participant's knee, using the KneeKG system. Therapists will use these reports and suggested exercises to guide their care for participants in the Intervention group.
Locations (2)
- Tripler Army Medical CenterHonolulu, Hawaii
- Womack Army Medical CenterFort Liberty, North Carolina