Effect of Graston Technique Versus MET on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Registration Number
- NCT05376995
- Lead Sponsor
- Superior University
- Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to determine the comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility and ADL among patient of knee O.A.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 38
Inclusion Criteria
- Knee osteoarthritis patient with bilateral (but tested only severe side) or unilateral limb involvement.(13)
- Knee osteoarthritis patient already diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with x ray findings showing grade I or II in kellgren and Lawrence criteria for knee OA will be selected. (16)
- Ambulate independently with or without assistive devices and ascend and descend at least a flight of stairs.(13)
- Both male and female will be included in study.
- Age above 40 to 55years.(13)
Exclusion Criteria
- Patient with history of any known neurological, cardio or respiratory conditions.
- Patient present with history of open wound, Skin infection or tumors in the area of treatment.
- Any other orthopedic condition or fracture in the area of treatment limb.
- Patient will be excluded if they have low back pain, sciatica or deformities related to his spine and knee.
- Patient with history of recent lower limb or spinal surgeries.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method knee osteoarthritis 6 Months Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital
🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan