Study to Determine Accuracy of Medial and Lateral Knee Joint Line Palpation by Physical Therapists using Ultrasound Imaging Verification

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the accuracy of both medial and lateral knee joint line palpation by examiners with three different levels of physical therapy experience, and to determine the influence of the supine and seated position on knee joint line palpation accuracy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Must be between the ages of 18-65.
Must be able to sit with 90 degrees of knee flexion and also lie in the supine position will full knee extension.

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous knee surgery on the right knee.
Open wounds in the area intended to be palpated.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Darren Calley, P.T., DScPT, OCS	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Darren Calley, P.T., DScPT, OCS

Closed for enrollment

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