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Effect of Combined Quadriceps and Calf Strengthening Program on Gait in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of a combined quadriceps and calf strengthening program on gait, strength, pain, disability, functional mobility, and sleep quality in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. A total of 52 participants aged 40-60 years with grade 2-3 knee osteoarthritis will be recruited using non-probability convenience sampling and randomly allocated into experimental and control groups. Outcome measures include Kinovea software for gait analysis, hand-held dynamometer for strength, Numeric Rating Scale for pain, WOMAC for disability, Timed Up and Go test for function, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for sleep quality. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 27 employing repeated measures ANOVA and mixed-way ANOVA.
Official title: Effect of Combined Quadriceps and Calf Strengthening Program on Gait, Functionality, and Sleep Quality in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2026-02-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Group A (Combined Quadriceps and Calf Strengthening)
During weeks 1-2, Group A will receive a heating pad for 10 minutes followed by Grade II joint mobilization. This will be followed by strengthening exercises including quadriceps strengthening in the form of straight leg raises, quadriceps sets, and leg extension exercises with 1 kg weight. Calf strengthening exercises will also be performed, including standing heel raises, seated calf raises, and standing single heel raises with support. All exercises will be initially performed with 10 repetitions and 1 set. During weeks 3-4, the exercise protocol will progress by increasing the repetitions to 12, sets to 2, and external resistance to 1.5 kg. During weeks 5-6, further progression will be made by increasing the repetitions to 15, sets to 3, and external resistance to 2 kg.
Group B( Conventional)
During weeks 1-2, Group B will receive a heating pad for 10 minutes followed by Grade II joint mobilization. This will be followed by quadriceps strengthening in the form of straight leg raises, quadriceps sets, and leg extension exercises with 1 kg weight. All exercises will be initially performed with 10 repetitions and 1 set. During weeks 3-4, the exercise protocol will progress by increasing the repetitions to 12, sets to 2, and external resistance to 1.5 kg. During weeks 5-6, further progression will be made by increasing the repetitions to 15, sets to 3, and external resistance to 2 kg.
Locations (1)
Hayatabad Medical Complex
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan