Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Integrated PNF Technique: Integrated PNF protocol involves hold-relax stretching and a combination of isotonic techniques. It primarily targets hamstrings, quadriceps, adductors, abduct
Sponsors
Gourab Deb
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 40 and 70 years. 2. Both males and females will be included. 3. Patients with Grade 1, 2, or 3 osteoarthritis of the knee using the Kellgren-Lawrence classification. 4. Presence of joint osteoarthritis in one or both knees confirmed by radiographic x-ray.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. knee joint pathologies, e.g., chondromalacia patella, plica syndrome. 2. Post-traumatic knee patients. 3. No history of surgery on the target joint (such as joint replacement or repair). 4. Patients with intra-articular contracture were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC). 2. Universal Goniometer. 3. Pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Timepoint: Pre & post (4 week) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of Life: Measured with SF-36 questionnaire.Timepoint: Pre & post (4 week) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGourab Deb
Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation,MMDU,Mullana,Ambala
Outcome results
None listed