Therapeutic Exercises for Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Exercise + TENS + Hot Pack, Exercise.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis. Basic parameters: 35 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises in Reducing Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Older Adults
Overview
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured therapeutic exercises in reducing pain and disability among older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention will involve a supervised physical therapy program targeting muscle strength, joint mobility, and functional capacity. Participants will undergo 6 weeks of therapy, and improvements in pain and physical function will be measured using validated scales.
Detailed description
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and mobility limitations in the elderly population. Therapeutic exercises play a significant role in managing OA symptoms by strengthening the quadriceps, improving joint flexibility, and reducing stiffness. This study will enroll 60 participants aged 50-75 years diagnosed with knee OA. They will undergo a combination of strengthening, range of motion (ROM), and stretching exercises tailored to their condition. The intervention also includes adjunctive modalities such as hot pack and TENS to reduce pain and facilitate muscle engagement. Outcome measures will assess pain intensity, functional ability, and lower limb endurance before and after the intervention.
Interventions
- Other Exercise + TENS + Hot Pack
Therapeutic Exercises with Hot Pack and TENS This intervention focuses on improving physical function and reducing pain through structured therapeutic exercises for knee OA patients. The program includes Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercis - Other Exercise
Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5.
Primary outcome measures
- Pain Intensity [Time frame: 6 Months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Change in Physical Disability [Time frame: 6months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Minimum Age: 50 Years Maximum Age: 75 Years Sex: All Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with knee OA
- Aged 50-75 years
- Experiencing pain or functional limitation
- Able to attend supervised sessions
- Provided informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:- History of total knee replacement
- Severe cardiovascular or neurological conditions
- Acute injury or fracture in lower limb
- Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Riphah international University Malakand Campus — Malakand
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07128875 · RIPHAH-REC Naimat ullah 01018