An interventional study of Active Release Technique and Bent leg raise in Knee Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 2 sites in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 45 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-09-27.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The objective of the study was to compare the effects of active release technique and bent leg raise on hamstring flexibility, functional outcomes, and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common progressive degenerative joint disease. Muscular weakness and other structural abnormalities can cause low back pain. Hamstring muscle being a postural muscle has an increased tendency to become tight. In this study, participants with knee osteoarthritis having hamstring tightness were included. Active Release Technique and Bent Leg Raise technique have been used to increase flexibility in hamstrings in these patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Hot pack, TENS, Quadriceps Isometric strengthening, Active Release Technique
Other: Active Release Technique
Hot pack, TENS, Quadriceps Isometric strengthening, Bent leg raise
Other: Bent leg raise
Moist Hot pack 10 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), TENS 20 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), Quadriceps Isometric Strengthening 5 sec hold, 10 reps/ 1 set/(6 days/ week), Active release Technique 5 reps/ 1 set/ (6 days/ week) A total of 2 weeks (12 sessions, 6 sessions/ week) were given each consisting of 40 mins.
Moist Hot pack 10 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), TENS 20 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), Quadriceps Isometric Strengthening 5 sec hold, 10 reps/ 1 set/(6 days/ week), Bent leg raise 5 sec hold/ 5 sec stretch/ 3 reps/ 1 min rest interval/ 1 set/ (6 days/ week). A total of 2 weeks (12 sessions, 6 sessions/ week) were given each consisting of 40 mins.
Hamstring flexibility
Changes from baseline, Hamstring flexibility was measured through passive knee extension test with the help of Goniometer. Normal value of knee extension angle is 180 degrees. Values decreased than 160 degree represents hamstring tightness.
Time frame: 12 days
Functional outcome
Changes from baseline, Functional outcome was taken through western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index tool. It comprises three sections containing 24 items. Score ranges from 0 to 96. 0 representing a healthy state and higher scores indicating worst health.
Time frame: 12 days
Pain on Visual analogue Scale
Changes from baseline, Pain was measured through Visual Analogue Scale. It comprises of a continuous scale of 10cm line. 0 to 4mm represents "no pain", 5mm to 44mm indicates "mild pain", whereas 45mm to 74mm indicates "moderate pain" and continues to the range of "worst pain" between 75mm to 100 mm.
Time frame: 12 days
Plan to share: No
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