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Therapeutic Exercises for Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured therapeutic exercises in reducing pain and disability among older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention will involve a supervised physical therapy program targeting muscle strength, joint mobility, and functional capacity. Participants will undergo 6 weeks of therapy, and improvements in pain and physical function will be measured using validated scales.
Official title: Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises in Reducing Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
35 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
56
Start Date
2025-08-17
Completion Date
2026-07-17
Last Updated
2025-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise + TENS + Hot Pack
Therapeutic Exercises with Hot Pack and TENS This intervention focuses on improving physical function and reducing pain through structured therapeutic exercises for knee OA patients. The program includes Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5. Cool Down (5-10 min): Breathing and relaxation. 6. Hot Pack (15 min) + TENS (10 min): Applied pre and post exercises for pain relief and muscle relaxation.
Exercise
Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5.
Locations (1)
Riphah international University Malakand Campus
Malakand, Kpk, Pakistan