Effects of combined active knee exercise and high-intensity continuous ultrasound on infrapatellar fat pad stiffness and gliding in healthy participants: A randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Effects of combined active knee exercise and high-intensity continuous ultrasound on infrapatellar fat pad stiffness and gliding in healthy participants: A randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
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Infrapatellar fat pad stiffness improved with combined ultrasound and exercise treatment, promoting better knee movement.
Participants demonstrated a notable 25% reduction in stiffness after the intervention, suggesting enhanced tissue flexibility.
Crossover trial involved random assignment to ultrasound or placebo, followed by active knee exercise assessments with blinding.
Findings may support rehabilitation approaches for knee stiffness, although external validation in wider populations is needed.