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Bowen Technique With Retro-walking on Hamstring Flexibility in Knee Osteoarthritis
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to find the effects of Bowen technique with retro-walking on hamstring flexibility, pain, dynamic mobility and knee related disability in knee Osteoarthritis patients
Official title: Effects of Bowen Technique With Retro-walking on Hamstring Flexibility in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
36
Start Date
2025-10-25
Completion Date
2026-09-25
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bowen technique with Retro-walking
In initially step the patient in prone position and therapist approach on the same side of the treatment limb. Use the thumb by applying the pressure on the lateral side of the target muscle. The treatment sequence will begin with thumb gradually involve the finger. a single treatment consists of a series of specific sequences of these moves with frequent pauses 2 to 5 minutes to allow time for the body to respond. Treatment session duration 15-20 minutes occur 3 days per week, for 4 weeks. Week 1(retro-walking on flat surface for 5 minutes) week 2(retro walking on flat surface for 7 minutes) week 3(retro-walking on flat surface for 10 minutes) week 4 (retro-walking on flat surface for 15 minutes) .Conventional PT including 1- hot pack 2-isometric quadriceps exercise(1 set of 10 reps twice a day)2-SLR stretch (1set of 10 reps twice a day)4-isometric hip adduction exercise( 1 set of 10 reps twice a day)5-Terminal knee extension( 1 set of 10 reps twice a day) total duration is 3 sessions
Conventional Treatment
Conventional PT including 1-. Hot pack 2- isometric quadriceps exercise (1 set of 10 reps twice a day) 3-SLR Stretch (1set of 10 reps twice a day) 4 -isometric hip adduction exercise (1 set of 10 reps twice a day) 5-Terminal knee extension (1 set of 10 reps twice a day) Total duration is 3 sessions per week for 4 consecutive weeks.
Locations (1)
Shaafi international hospital,ISLAMABAD
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan