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Comparing the Effect of Toe-in Gait Modification Along With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Medial KO
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
Medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite conventional physiotherapy interventions aimed at reducing pain and improving function. This study investigates the additional benefits of toe-in gait modification when combined with conventional physiotherapy in individuals with medial knee OA. Rooted in biomechanical theories suggesting that altering gait patterns can reduce medial knee load, this research employs a randomized controlled trial methodology.
Official title: Comparing the Effect of Toe-in Gait Modification Along With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2024-02-28
Completion Date
2025-03-01
Last Updated
2024-12-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional physiotherapy
Conventional physiotherapy of medial knee osteoarthritis patients: Isometric exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises and electrotherapy.
Toe-in gait modification
A specific alteration in walking pattern where the toes are directed inward during walking. This modification should be clearly defined, including the degree of inward rotation of the foot and how it is taught and monitored in participants. Toe-in gait modification basically includes decrease foot progression angle from baseline through internal foot rotation. Participants are instructed to increase the Toe-in angle of their study limb by 5 degree and walk at least 5-10 minutes (progressed to 15-20 min after 4 week) with this progression angle.
Locations (1)
Institute of orthopedic and rehabilitation IOR garden town
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan