Thoracic Mobility Exercises Impact in Tibio Femoral Arthritis Patients
Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2024-12-03
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to find the effect of thoracic mobility exercises on thoracic hyper kyphosis and hamstring flexibility with tibiofemoral arthritis patients on reducing hyper kyphotic posture, knee pain and improving flexibility of hamstring muscles.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Thoracic Kyphotic angle \> 40
* Asymptomatic (no pain symptoms in) thoracic spine
* Able to stand independently
* Less than 70 degree Hip Flexion Angle on active SLR, with limited knee extension range more than 20 degree restriction on AKE test
* Bilateral Hamstring tightness
* Visual Analogue Scale in targeted Joint Tibiofemoral arthritis \>3 cm
* Having Osteoarthritis in Tibio femoral Joint, according to KL (Grade 2 and 3)
* X-rays showing evidence of reduced knee spaced/osteoarthritis symptoms B/L( \>2 year)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Muscle/tendon injuries of hamstring
* Spinal Injuries, scoliosis, tumors and malignancies
* Any surgery, infection, skin sensitivity, trauma, fracture and fall
* Involvement in regular flexibility yoga program
* Patient with intra articular steroidal therapy with in last 6 months
* Patient unwilling to comply follow up schedule
* Patient involvement in another interventional study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.