Comparing the Effect of Toe-in Gait Modification Along With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Medial KO

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

34

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 28, 2024

Primary Completion Date

August 1, 2024

Study Completion Date

March 1, 2025

Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Conventional physiotherapy

Conventional physiotherapy of medial knee osteoarthritis patients: Isometric exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises and electrotherapy.

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Toe-in gait modification

A specific alteration in walking pattern where the toes are directed inward during walking. This modification should be clearly defined, including the degree of inward rotation of the foot and how it is taught and monitored in participants. Toe-in gait modification basically includes decrease foot progression angle from baseline through internal foot rotation. Participants are instructed to increase the Toe-in angle of their study limb by 5 degree and walk at least 5-10 minutes (progressed to 15-20 min after 4 week) with this progression angle.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Institute of orthopedic and rehabilitation IOR garden town, Lahore

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Superior University

OTHER