Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

"Patient will sit or lie down comfortably with affected knee exposed and in extension. Start by wrapping voodoo floss band at the shin bone just below the knee joint with 50% tension in the band and 50% overlapping on each wrap by working your way up towards the thigh. Keep the flossing band on for at least 1-2 minutes and perform gentle knee movements to promote mobility.~* Knee flexion and extension in full range of motion in standing position 20-30 sec.~* Knee squats with/without support 20-30 sec.~* Abduction and Adduction 20-30 sec. Perform each exercise with 10-15 seconds of rest between each set. After completing ROM exercises, allow the knee to rest in comfortable position and then carefully unwrap the voodoo band from the knee joint. Also monitor the knee for any changes."

"Aerobic Exercises: Walking or Stationary Cycling 2 times a week for 4 weeks Walking: On flat surface/Treadmill~* 10 minutes warm-up, 30 minutes brisk walking, 5 minutes cool down. Cycling: Ergometer cycling~* 10 minutes warm-up, 30 minutes on moderate loading (75% of max. heart rate), 5 minutes cool down. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Hip Abductors, Adductors and Calf Muscles Strengthening and Balance Training 2 times a week for 4 weeks.~* Hip Abduction in standing 8-10\*2 RM~* Hip Adduction in standing 8-10\*2 RM~* Knee Flexion and Extension in standing 10\*2 RM~* Knee Squats 8-10\*2 RM~* Sit/stand from chair 10\*2 RM~* Step up and down 10\*2 RM~* Heel raises 10\*2 RM~* Hip Bridges 10\*2 RM Conventional Exercise Program: 2 times per week for 4 weeks Heat Therapy Ultrasound Therapy~* Static Quads activation 10\*2 RM~* SLR 10\*2 RM~* VMO activation 10\*2 RM~* Knee to Chest 5\*2 RM~* Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calf stretches 5\*2 RM"