CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques and Mulligan Mobilization Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Knee Joint Osteoarthritis Patients

Pakistan24 participantsStarted 2025-04-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Mulligan Mobilization with conventional physical therapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA), with a specific focus on improving hamstring flexibility and reducing functional limitations. The findings will help inform clinical decision-making and enhance patient outcomes in OA rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed cases of osteoarthritis (Grade 1 to 3) * X-ray showing Grades I to III on Kellgren Lawrence scale of Osteoarthritis. * Residents of Peshawar verified via NADRA CNIC * Both genders will be included with unilateral or bilateral knee involvement. * Age group 40 and above. * Duration of Knee pain for more than 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * History of any previously known neurological conditions i.e. stroke, peripheral neuropathy * Fractures in treatment limb. * Suspicious of malignancy around the knee joint. * Recent under gone surgery * Recent Intra-articular injection. * Significant comorbid diseases and disabilities are excluded from the study

What they're measuring

Hamstring Flexibility Measured by Goniometer

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Pain Score Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Knee-Related Quality of Life Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Activity of Daily Living Function Using KOOS-12

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06954363

SponsorKhyber Medical University Peshawar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-30

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Knee Osteoarthritis trials

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range40 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Hamstring Flexibility Measured by Goniometer

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Pain Score Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Knee-Related Quality of Life Using Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-12 questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)

Change in Activity of Daily Living Function Using KOOS-12

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1) and Post-treatment (End of Week 3)