• MITSU SHAH
• vijaykumar tripathi

BACKGROUND:. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects recreational cyclists, leading to pain and dysfunction around the patella and femur .Iliotibial (IT) band tightness plays a crucial role in the development of PFPS, as it is clinically associated with patellar misalignment during knee flexion and extension. Myofascial release (MFR) therapy is a manual therapy technique developed by Barnes that involves the application of a low-load, long-duration stretch to the myofascial complex. It helps to reduce the restrictive barriers or fibrous adhesions seen between the layers of fascial tissues to restore an optimal length, decrease pain, and improve function.The effect of static stretching primarily focuses on the tension of the muscle and improves the flexibilty of the muscle thus improving the range of motion of that particular joint NEED OF STUDY: Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching of IT band with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists.Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching static stretching with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists.To determine the effect of myofascia release technique for decreasing knee pain and disability in recreational cyclists with PFPS’ To determine the effect of static stretching for decreasing knee pain and disability in recreational cyclists with PFPS. AIM: To compare the Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching of IT band with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists. METHODOLOGY: 30 participants were included in the study and divided in group A (MFR) and group B (Static stretching). Patients were given intervention for four week sessions and pre and post outcomes were observed. Data were taken at baseline and after 4th week of intervention. NPRS for pain intensity, Universal Goniometer for knee ROM and KUJALA for functional disability were taken as outcome measures. RESULT: Data were analyzed by SPSS (paired and un-paired test) were applied. Statistically significant improvements were observed in both groups but more pronounced in group A in reduction in pain intensity with t = 3.616, p<0.05 and functional disability with t = 2.49, p<0.05 and in group B in increasing flexion range of motion with t= (-2.30), p<0.05. CONCLUSION: MFR is greater in reducing pain and functional disability over Static stretching while static stretching is greater in improving knee ROM in PFPS patient. CLINICAL IMPLICATION: Myofascial release technique and Static stretching techniques have demonstrated a noteworthy improvement in pain management, range of motion enhancement. It can be utilized as an alternative therapeutic approach or in conjunction with other treatment methods in PFPS patients. KEYWORDS: Myofascial release (MFR), static stretching, , IT band, Patellofemoral pain syndrome.

BACKGROUND:. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects recreational cyclists, leading to pain and dysfunction around the patella and femur .Iliotibial (IT) band tightness plays a crucial role in the development of PFPS, as it is clinically associated with patellar misalignment during knee flexion and extension. Myofascial release (MFR) therapy is a manual therapy technique developed by Barnes that involves the application of a low-load, long-duration stretch to the myofascial complex. It helps to reduce the restrictive barriers or fibrous adhesions seen between the layers of fascial tissues to restore an optimal length, decrease pain, and improve function.The effect of static stretching primarily focuses on the tension of the muscle and improves the flexibilty of the muscle thus improving the range of motion of that particular joint NEED OF STUDY: Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching of IT band with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists.Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching static stretching with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists.To determine the effect of myofascia release technique for decreasing knee pain and disability in recreational cyclists with PFPS’ To determine the effect of static stretching for decreasing knee pain and disability in recreational cyclists with PFPS. AIM: To compare the Effect of myofascia realease versus static stretching of IT band with conventional physiotherapy for patellafemoral pain syndrome in recreactional cyclists. METHODOLOGY: 30 participants were included in the study and divided in group A (MFR) and group B (Static stretching). Patients were given intervention for four week sessions and pre and post outcomes were observed. Data were taken at baseline and after 4th week of intervention. NPRS for pain intensity, Universal Goniometer for knee ROM and KUJALA for functional disability were taken as outcome measures. RESULT: Data were analyzed by SPSS (paired and un-paired test) were applied. Statistically significant improvements were observed in both groups but more pronounced in group A in reduction in pain intensity with t = 3.616, p<0.05 and functional disability with t = 2.49, p<0.05 and in group B in increasing flexion range of motion with t= (-2.30), p<0.05. CONCLUSION: MFR is greater in reducing pain and functional disability over Static stretching while static stretching is greater in improving knee ROM in PFPS patient. CLINICAL IMPLICATION: Myofascial release technique and Static stretching techniques have demonstrated a noteworthy improvement in pain management, range of motion enhancement. It can be utilized as an alternative therapeutic approach or in conjunction with other treatment methods in PFPS patients. KEYWORDS: Myofascial release (MFR), static stretching, , IT band, Patellofemoral pain syndrome.

"EFFECT OF MYOFASCIA RELEASE VERSUS STATIC STRETCHING OF IT BAND WITH CONVENTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PATELLA FEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME IN RECREACTIONAL CYCLISTS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.c729-c736, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509283.pdf

"EFFECT OF MYOFASCIA RELEASE VERSUS STATIC STRETCHING OF IT BAND WITH CONVENTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PATELLA FEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME IN RECREACTIONAL CYCLISTS - A COMPARATIVE STUDY ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppc729-c736, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509283.pdf