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Comparison of effects of ankle position on isometric quadriceps strengthening in osteoarthritis of knee joint

Comparison of effects of ankle position on isometric quadriceps strengthening in osteoarthritis of knee joint

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190715044216N5
Enrollment
36
Registered
2022-01-09
Start date
2022-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-01-11

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Conditions

knee Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis of knee

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1:will perform quadriceps exercise with ankle in planter flexion position in supine lying + shortwave diathermy for 20 minutes and A foam roller will be place under

Sponsors

Riphah International University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: X-ray findings of primary osteoarthritis patients with grade = 2 according to Kellgren Lawrence scale Male and female both were included Age from 40-60 years old patients were included Unilateral and bilateral involvement, in case of bilateral involvement more symptomatic knee was included; pain in and around the knee

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: less ankle ROM History with any injury either soft tissue or bony Pain radiating into leg in patients with low back pain Any neurological signs History with NSAID past three months Any inflammatory disease such as Gout History with RA, ankylosing spondylitis History with metal implants, noncooperative patient, patient with mental disorders Patients with BMI =40 kg/m2 (morbid obesity)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain, strength. Timepoint: 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: NPRS scale,MMT and WOMAC scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in planterflexion group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC scale, NPRS, MMT.;Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in Dorsiflexion group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC, NPRS, MMT.;Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in neutral ankle position group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC, NPRS , MMT.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactAmna Bashir

Riphah international university

amnabashir41@gmail.com+92 305 9710474

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026