Knee Osteoarthritis.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Baseline treatment was given to both groups A and B. Where moist heat applied for 10 minutes to the hamstrings muscles in supine position. Quadriceps isometrics by foam roller 10 rep w
Sponsors
The University of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Knee pain with crepitus sound for 6 months or more Both genders having age 40-60 Morning stiffness lasting <30 minutes Bony tenderness with no palpable warmth Tight Hamstrings muscles Numeric Pain Rate Scale (NPRS) score of 5 or greater than 5 Radiographic finding Grade II-III according to Kellgren Lawrence Scale Bilateral or Unilateral Involvement
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any history of trauma to the knee ligament or any neurological impairment Any other pathology (e.g. fractures, bursitis, backache, radiating pain to the leg) History of recent steroid injection since 3 months Severe valgus or varus deformity History of recent lower limb or spinal surgeries Signs of active infection or inflammation to the knee joint Participants who are unwilling to participate in study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knee Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Numeric Pain Rate Scale.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Universal Goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Ability. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: WOMAC Questionnare.;Cadence. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Pedometer. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactRubina Zulfiqar
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed