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Comparing Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises and Backward Walking to Improve Walking Ability and Reduce Disability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Efficacy of Close Kinematic Chain Exercises Versus Retro Walking on Gait Variables and Disability in Osteoarthritis Knee : A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109545
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention1: Closed kinematic chain exercises, quadriceps isometric exercises and TENS: Closed kinematic chain exercises, quadriceps isometric exercises and TENS will be given to the patients with k

Sponsors

Department of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 45 - 70 years (both male and female) Patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis Patients with independent walking

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of any injury or surgery around the knee Patients with osteoarthritis of hip joint Intra articular or corticosteroids injection in previous 6 months Patient with lumbar radiculopathy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Gait variables - Step length, Stride length and Cadence Disability by using KOOS score Pain by using NPRS scaleTimepoint: Baseline intervention Post intervention: On alternate days for 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNisha Bajiya

Guru Jambheshwar university of science and Technology

dr.varunpoonia@gmail.com9802991664

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026