Effects of Iliotibial Band Release with and without conventional exercises on pain, function, and tibiofemoral alignment in patients with knee osteoarthritis: An experimental study”
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 4)APECS AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System .
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigates how iliotibial (IT) band tightness is affected by Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in patients with Grade I and II knee osteoarthritis (OA). Pain, mobility, and quality of life are frequently impacted by knee OA, and tight IT bands exacerbate joint stress and inflammation. IASTM may provide longer-lasting advantages by reducing trigger points and enhancing load distribution, even while stretching has demonstrated temporary alleviation. Participants in this study range in age from 50 to 65 and meet ACR criteria with verified IT band tightness. Evaluating how well IASTM reduces pain, enhances knee function, and improves tibiofemoral alignment is the aim.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Computer generated randomization
- Masking
- Outcome Assessor Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 50.00 Year(s) to 65.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •According to ACR criteria.
- •Age 50-65 years 2)Morning stiffness 3)Crepitus on active motions 4)Bony tenderness 5)Bony enlargement 6)No palpable warmth 7)Normal BMI 8)Tibiofemoral primary OA 9)Grade I and II (acc to kellegren-Lawrence) 10)Tightness of Iliotibial band : 24.59° ± 7.27°.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Recent fracture of upper limb and lower limb 2) Circulatory pathologies- such as DVT, Varicose veins 3) Any skin sensitivity issue 4) Past history of lower limb surgery.
- •Participants without tightness of IT band.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
4)APECS AI Posture Evaluation and Correction System .
Time Frame: At base line and after 4 weeks of intervention
1)Ober’s test.
Time Frame: At base line and after 4 weeks of intervention
2)Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: At base line and after 4 weeks of intervention
3)Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score.
Time Frame: At base line and after 4 weeks of intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- Timed up and go test(At base line and after 4 weeks of intervention)