Comparison of effects of ankle position on isometric quadriceps strengthening in osteoarthritis of knee joint

Early Phase 1

Recruiting

Conditions: knee Osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis of knee

Registration Number: IRCT20190715044216N5

Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

X-ray findings of primary osteoarthritis patients with grade = 2 according to Kellgren Lawrence scale
Male and female both were included
Age from 40-60 years old patients were included
Unilateral and bilateral involvement, in case of bilateral involvement more symptomatic knee was included; pain in and around the knee

Exclusion Criteria

less ankle ROM
History with any injury either soft tissue or bony
Pain radiating into leg in patients with low back pain
Any neurological signs
History with NSAID past three months
Any inflammatory disease such as Gout
History with RA, ankylosing spondylitis
History with metal implants, noncooperative patient, patient with mental disorders
Patients with BMI =40 kg/m2 (morbid obesity)

Study & Design

Study Type: interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain, strength. Timepoint: 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: NPRS scale,MMT and WOMAC scale.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in planterflexion group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC scale, NPRS, MMT.;Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in Dorsiflexion group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC, NPRS, MMT.;Pain, strength and functional activity level will be measure in neutral ankle position group. Timepoint: Pre-readings than post-readings after 4 weeks . 4 treatment sessions in a week will be given to the subjects. Method of measurement: WOMAC, NPRS , MMT.