Condition 1: Pain. Condition 2: Functional disability. Pain, not elsewhere classified Limitation of activities due to disability
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group (B) participants will receive Electrical Dry Needling with routine physical therapy exercises. Initially Routine physical therapy exercises will be performed
Sponsors
Self Supported
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age group 30-60 years. Patients with degenerated osteoarthritis. Unilaterally, most painful knee will be treated. Moderate osteoarthritis, Grade II and III. Radiologically diagnosed knee osteoarthritis. Chronic knee pain for a duration of more than three months. Less than half hour of morning stiffness.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any previous trauma, fracture, subluxation, dislocation, surgery or bony abnormalities around knee joint in the past 6 months. Cancer or Suppression of immune system. Any neurological deficits in lower extremity. Pregnancy. Any dermatological issues. Unexplained weight loss/gain. Dysfunction of bladder OR Recent infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: Pain, range of motion and functional disability will be assess at baseline, week 4 and follow up after 2 months. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).;Functional disability. Timepoint: Pain, range of motion and functional disability will be assess at baseline, week 4 and follow up after 2 months. Method of measurement: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Waqas
The University of Lahore
Outcome results
None listed