Effects of IASTM With and Without CT on Pain, ROM, and Functional Disability in Post-Operative Knee Stiffness Patients

"TENS: Apply TENS for 10 minutes on the greater trochanter and the area just above the lateral knee joint line, adhesive electrodes were positioned.~Frequency: 3 times per week. Duration: 90 seconds- 2 minutes on each muscle (Purbia, 2023). Technique: A therapist uses Ergon tools to apply gentle pressure and strokes along the targeted muscles and fascial tissues. Different IASTM techniques, like stroking, raking, and hooking, address specific tissue restrictions. The therapist should continue the IASTM technique for 5-10 minutes, or until the stiffness in the knee is reduced (Mubashar et al., 2022; Purbia, 2023).~Conservative Treatment: Stretching exercises for the hamstrings and quadriceps to improve flexibility and reduce tension. Affected iliotibialband. Hold for 30 seconds. Uncross your legs and stand up straight again. Repeat four more times (Mubashar et al., 2022)."

"TENS: Apply TENS for 10 minutes on the greater trochanter and the area just above the lateral knee joint line, adhesive electrodes were positioned.~Stretching exercises with hold for 30 seconds. Uncross your legs and stand up straight again (Mubashar et al., 2022).~Quadriceps Strengthening: Perform exercises like straight leg raises, seated leg press and squats to strengthen (Lim \& Al-Dadah, 2022).~Hamstring Strengthening: Include exercises like leg curls to strengthen the hamstring muscles (Lim \& Al-Dadah, 2022).~Calf Strengthening: Perform calf raises to strengthen the calf muscles (Lim \& Al-Dadah, 2022).~Balance Exercises: Incorporate balance exercises like single-leg stands on a foam pad (Lim \& Al-Dadah, 2022).~Ice Therapy: Apply ice packs to the affected knee for 15-20 minutes (Lim \& Al-Dadah, 2022)."