Effect of Graston Technique Versus MET on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of Graston Technique Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05376995
• Other study ID #: DPT/Batch-Fall17/511
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2022
• Est. completion date: October 2022

Study information

• Verified date: May 2022
• Source: Superior University
• Contact: Ayesha Anwar, DPT
• Phone: +923340003448
• Email: dptm-f17-027[@]superior.edu.pk
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this study is to determine the comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique to improve hamstring flexibility and ADL among patient of knee O.A.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 38
• Est. completion date: October 2022
• Est. primary completion date: June 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 40 Years to 55 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Knee osteoarthritis patient with bilateral (but tested only severe side) or unilateral limb involvement.(13)
• Knee osteoarthritis patient already diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with x ray findings showing grade I or II in kellgren and Lawrence criteria for knee OA will be selected. (16)
• Ambulate independently with or without assistive devices and ascend and descend at least a flight of stairs.(13)
• Both male and female will be included in study.
• Age above 40 to 55years.(13)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with history of any known neurological, cardio or respiratory conditions.
• Patient present with history of open wound, Skin infection or tumors in the area of treatment.
• Any other orthopedic condition or fracture in the area of treatment limb.
• Patient will be excluded if they have low back pain, sciatica or deformities related to his spine and knee.
• Patient with history of recent lower limb or spinal surgeries.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis, Knee

Intervention

Diagnostic Test:
• Graston technique
Graston technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis
• muscle energy technique
muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Chaudary Muhammad Akram Teaching Hospital	Lahore	Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Superior University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	knee osteoarthritis	Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis.	6 Months