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Effect of Tissue Flossing, AIS, PNF on Hamstring Among Knee OA Patients

NCT05169606 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2022-02-02

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Summary

Tissue flossing has been known to produce results such as pain relief and improved range of motion, this technique might yield positive results in knee OA patients as well. These effects can further be compared with existing treatment method for treatment of hamstring such as Active isolated stretch and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation. This study will be among the first to carry out the technique of flossing in knee OA patients.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Tissue Flossing

Tissue flossing is a technique that requires wrapping of a thick rubber band around a joint or muscle concomitantly performing ROM tasks for 1-3 minutes. The results include increase in range of motion and a decrease in pain of the effected muscles. The phenomenon behind getting results through this technique is hypothesized to be blood reperfusion to an occluded area via tissue flossing augments exercise performance mechanisms such as growth hormone, catecholamine responses, muscle force contractility and the efficiency of excitation-contraction coupling in the muscles. In addition, tissue flossing may influence fascia tightness via the fascial mechanoreceptors, therefore reducing muscle activity, resulting in a greater ROM. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanism for tissue flossing, these mechanisms remain speculative.

OTHER

Active Isolated Stretch

AIS is a specific stretching program developed by Aaron Mattes. This technique is based on these four basic principles: Isolate the muscle to be stretched. Repeat the stretch eight to 10 times. Hold each stretch for no more than two seconds. Exhale on the stretch; inhale on the release.

OTHER

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) technique has already been found to have beneficial effects in improving hamstring flexibility and reducing pain in the knee joint of knee OA patients

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Maria Khalid, MSOMPT · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
35 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-06-30
Primary Completion
2022-01-20
Completion
2022-01-20

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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