Effects of Muscle Energy Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

26

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 13, 2022

Primary Completion Date

July 8, 2023

Study Completion Date

July 10, 2023

Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
OTHER

CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY

"High frequency TENS for 10 mins, 3 days/week Ankle pumps for blood circulation 10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week. Heel slides10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week. Open chain knee flexion and extension 10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week. SLR (straight leg raise) 10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week. Calf stretch 10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week. Quad set 10 repetitions x1 set, 3 days/week.~Total 6 sessions each consisting of 30-45 minutes"

OTHER

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE

"Experimental group treated by applying Muscle energy technique along conventional physical therapy.~For MET patient is positioned at maximal comfort and lengthening while engaging the barrier and then patient is asked to perform isometric contraction with 6-10 sec hold and then release and lengthen the muscle 4-5 repetition x 1 set, 3days/week Total 6 sessions each consisting of 30-45 minutes"

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Institute of Regenerative medicine, Islamabad

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER