This study aims to compare two different physiotherapy approaches for people suffering from Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) - a condition that causes knee pain, stiffness, and difficulty in walking. The first approach is the Stanley Paris Manual Therapy Concept, which involves hands-on treatment techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and movement correction. The second is Conventional Physiotherapy, which uses traditional exercises and electrotherapy (like heat, ultrasound, or TENS) to reduce pain and improve strength. The study will include 50 patients aged 40-60 years who have moderate knee osteoarthritis. They will be randomly divided into two groups - one receiving manual therapy and the other receiving conventional physiotherapy - for 6 to 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, knee function, range of motion, balance, and quality of life before and after treatment to see which method gives better results. By identifying which therapy works more effectively, this study will help patients, families, and healthcare providers choose the most beneficial and evidence-based treatment for improving movement, reducing pain, and enhancing daily living activities in people with knee osteoarthritis.
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Pain Reduction Measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Change in pain intensity from baseline to 4th week and 8 weeks
Functional Improvement Measured by Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)
Timeframe: Change in KOOS scores from baseline to 4th weeks and 8 weeks.
Knee Range of Motion Measured by Goniometer
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 4th weeks and 8 weeks post-intervention.
Balance and Proprioception Measured by Berg Balance Scale
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 4th week and 8 weeks post-intervention.