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

Overview

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.

Full Title of Study: “Effect of Graston Technique Versus Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Hamstring Flexibility and ADLS in Knee Osteoarthritis”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
    • Masking: None (Open Label)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: June 2022

Interventions

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

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Experimental: Graston technique.
    • The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization
  • Experimental: muscle energy technique
    • Muscle Energy Technique (MET), uses a muscle’s own energy in the form of gentle isometric contractions to relax the muscles via autogenic or reciprocal inhibition and lengthen the muscle

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • knee osteoarthritis
    • Time Frame: 6 Months
    • Comparison of Graston technique versus muscle energy technique among patient of knee osteoarthritis.

Participating in This Clinical Trial

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.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 40 Years

Maximum Age: 55 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Superior University
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Muhammad Naveed Babur, Principal Investigator – Superior University
  • Overall Contact(s)
    • Ayesha Anwar, DPT, +923340003448, dptm-f17-027@superior.edu.pk

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