Combined Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises and Active Release Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
| Registry | NCT07482410 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active not recruiting |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Study type | Interventional; randomized, parallel, masking: single, treatment |
| Enrollment | 40 (Actual) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (Other) |
| Conditions | Knee Osteoarthritis, Disability, Pain, Range of Motion |
| Interventions | Active release and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy. (Other) |
| Dates | start 2025-02-15, primary completion 2026-03-15 (estimated), completion 2026-03-15 (estimated), first posted 2026-03-19, last updated 2026-03-19 |
| Locations | 1 site in Pakistan |
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Knee osteoarthritis is similarly to the arthritis of the hip which is due to the degeneration of the cartilagre due to wear and tear forces on the knee joint. The aim of the study is to investigate the combined effects of active release and feldenkrais exercises on pain, range of motion and functional disability of patients with knee osteoarthritis.
The study will be randomized control trial and will be conducted in associated hospitals of Riphah International University and physiotherapy department of Naseer Hospital. Non-probability consecutive sampling technique will be used. Sample size of age group 40 to 65 will be selected. Patients will be assigned into two group named experimental group and control group respectively. Experimental group will receive active release technique and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy protocol including mulligan mobilization. On the other hand, control group will receive standard physical therapy protocol including mulligan mobilization alone. Outcomes of pain will be measured by using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Range of Motion will be measured by using Universal Goniometer (UG) and Functional disability will be measured by using Western Ontario and McMaster Universities of Arthritis (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index. Informed consent will be taken. Subjects will be selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and will be randomly divide into two groups experimental and control group respectively. Data analysis will be done by using SPSS version 28.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active release and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy. | Active comparator | Other: Active release and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy. | Patients will receive active release and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy treatment. Standardized Physiotherapy treatment: * Hot pack for 10 minutes and * TENS for 10 minutes * Hamstring stretching * Quadriceps strengthening * Squat release exercises |
| Active release exercises and standard physical therapy treatment. | Other | Other: Active release and feldenkrais exercises along with standard physical therapy. | Patients will receive active release exercises and standard physical therapy treatment. Standardized Physiotherapy treatment: * Hot pack for 10 minutes and * TENS for 10 minutes * Hamstring stretching * Quadriceps strengthening * Squat release exercises |
Sex: All, ages: 40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders with age between 40-60 with knee osteoarthritis. * BMI 25-29.9 * Knee pain 3-7 on NPRS * 10-degree decrease in knee flexion range Exclusion Criteria: * Patient who used any corticosteroid injection during last six months. * Patients who had any joint infection. * Previous knee surgery. * Grade 4/ advanced knee osteoarthritis
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseer Hospital | Lahore, Punjab Province | Pakistan |