CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Tissue Flossing, AIS, PNF on Hamstring Among Knee OA Patients

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2021-06-30

Plain-language summary

Tissue flossing has been known to produce results such as pain relief and improved range of motion, this technique might yield positive results in knee OA patients as well. These effects can further be compared with existing treatment method for treatment of hamstring such as Active isolated stretch and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation. This study will be among the first to carry out the technique of flossing in knee OA patients.

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Grade 1 and Grade 2 osteoarthritis patients * Tight Hamstrings (pain in passive Straight Leg Raise \<70 degrees) * Willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have latex allergy * Hypertension (i.e., resting systolic 130-159 mm Hg and diastolic 85-99 mm Hg) * Venous thrombotic disease * Heart diseases * Respiratory diseases apparent neurological, dermatitis, or neurological problems in their legs * Patients who do not give consent.

What they're measuring

Straight Leg Raise for Flexibility

Timeframe: for four weeks

Passive Knee Extension Test for Flexibility

Timeframe: For four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05169606

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-20

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