Perturbation Based Balance Training Versus Progressive Neuromuscular Training as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy for Pain Reduction and Functional Improvement in Knee Osteoarthritis
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Perturbation-Based Balance Training, Progressive Neuromuscular Training.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Basic parameters: 40 years — 70 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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Overview
This is an RCT aims to explore Perturbation-Based Balance Training versus Progressive Neuromuscular Training as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy for Pain Reduction and Functional Improvement in Knee Osteoarthritis.
Interventions
- Other Perturbation-Based Balance Training
3 sessions/week 20-25 min (2 sets × 30 sec/activity) Starts with Low-Moderate (slow, predictable external perturbations) progress to Moderate-High (fast, unpredictable perturbations) 30-35 min (3 sets × 45-60 sec) - Other Progressive Neuromuscular Training
3 sessions/week 20-25 min (2 sets × 10-12 reps) starts with Low-Moderate (RPE 9-11) then proceeds to Moderate (RPE 11-13)
Primary outcome measures
- Pain & Functional Ability [Time frame: Baseline to Week 6]
Secondary outcome measures (3)
- Functional Mobility [Time frame: Baseline to Week 6]
- Muscle strength [Time frame: Baseline to week 6]
- Balance [Time frame: Baseline to week 6]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
Male and female, aged between 40-70 years Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis Grades I-III based on the Kellgren-Lawrence classification Chronic knee pain for ≥3 months Ability to walk independently
Exclusion criteria
Grade IV osteoarthritis Previous knee surgery or joint replacement Rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory joint disease Recent intra-articular injection (<6 months) Severe systemic illness, Neurological disorders and Vestibular disorders
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
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Institute of Medical Rehabilitation (IMR) — Islamabad
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07653841 · IIUI/RERC/ADT/2026/05/259