Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Conventional Exercise Program (CEP)+ Rectus Femoris Stretching: Along with CEP rectus stretching is added in this group. The patient lies supine with the knees bent over the end or edge
Sponsors
Seth G S Medical College
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Knee osteoarthritis patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology clinical classification criteria. 2. Both Males and Females willing to participate. 3. Knee OA patients with rectus femoris tightness. 4. Numerical pain rating score of more than or equal to 3 out of 10 and lesser than or equal to 7 out of 10 on all the activities involving mobility and weight bearing. 5. Unilateral or bilateral knee OA.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Numerical pain rating score of greater than or equal to 8 out of 10 2. Musculoskeletal injury. 3. Peripheral vascular disease. 4. Any Neurological condition. 5. Cognitive impairment. 6. Major medical and surgical history. 7. Congenital or acquired deformities of spine or lower limb. 8. Uncorrected visual and auditory impairments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.PAIN: The NRS as an 11-point scale with the end points being the extremes of no pain and pain being the worst pain. 2.RECTUS FEMORIS FLEXIBILITY ASSESSMENT: Modified Thomas test 3.GAIT SPEED ASSESSMENT: 10 Meter walk testTimepoint: 1.Baseline 2.Third Visit 3.Sixth Visit 4. Nineth Visit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nikita Kamble PT
Seth G S Medical College, KEM Hospital
Outcome results
None listed