Virtual Physical Therapy for Running Injuries
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will compare standard of care of home exercise for running rehabilitation to the combined treatment of home exercise with an individually provided four-session virtual physical therapy support program intervention on pain and physical function movements (controlled dual and single leg squat and lateral hopping in individuals post running injury. These collective findings will help provide new evidence of the responses to an individually provided virtual PT interventions among runners.
Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is virtual physical therapy safe for humans?
Research shows that virtual physical therapy is generally safe and provides high-quality care, with both patients and providers satisfied. It is considered as effective as traditional in-person therapy for various musculoskeletal issues, and it has been successfully used for postoperative rehabilitation.12345
How does virtual physical therapy for running injuries differ from other treatments?
Virtual physical therapy for running injuries is unique because it allows patients to receive treatment remotely, overcoming barriers to access that prevent many from attending in-person sessions. This approach uses technology like videoconferencing and virtual reality to deliver effective therapy, making it more convenient and accessible compared to traditional in-office physical therapy.46789
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Virtual Physical Therapy for running injuries?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sharareh Sharififar, PhD, PT
Principal Investigator
University of Florida
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for runners aged 18-65 with a BMI <=35, who run at least 12 miles weekly and have chronic lower body injuries from running. They shouldn't have had lower limb surgery or major bone injury in the past year. Excluded are pregnant women, those under legal supervision, unwilling to pause in-person therapy post-enrollment, with uncontrolled diabetes, end-stage diseases, high BMI (>35), neurologic/degenerative conditions or acute injuries.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a combined treatment of home exercise with an individually provided four-session virtual physical therapy support program intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pain and physical function movements, including squat and hopping quality
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- VPT
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor