Investigation of the Effect of Movement Mobilization Concept on Sensory, Pain, Muscle Activation in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Summary

Individuals with knee osteoarthritis are one of the groups most affected by musculoskeletal disorders and experience pain and mobility limitations that significantly limit their daily living activities. Quantitative sensory assessment in individuals with osteoarthritis plays a critical role in evaluating disease progression and treatment effectiveness by objectively measuring changes in sensory perception such as proprioception and nociception. These changes in sensory perception can negatively affect individuals' movement control and balance. In this context, evaluation of quantitative sensory parameters allows the development of more targeted and effective interventions in the rehabilitation processes of individuals with osteoarthritis.

Additionally, electromyographic evaluation in individuals with osteoarthritis analyzes muscle activation levels, providing a better understanding of the impairments in muscle functions of these individuals. EMG data helps to design rehabilitation programs individually by determining to what degree muscles are activated and which muscle groups are more affected. Decreased muscle activation or abnormal muscle activation in individuals with osteoarthritis can negatively affect joint stability and mobility. Therefore, EMG evaluations are an objective method to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment strategies aimed at restoration of muscle functions in individuals with osteoarthritis.

The quantitative sensory and EMG evaluations performed in this project aim to improve the quality of life of individuals by offering innovative approaches in the clinical management of individuals with osteoarthritis. Therefore, these evaluations are of critical importance for the original value and scientific contribution of our project. For these reasons, the selection of individuals with osteoarthritis and the detailed evaluations made on these individuals and its connection with the methods can be considered as the innovative and original aspect of our project.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of the Mulligan movement mobilization concept on quantitative sensory parameters, pain and muscle activation levels in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Conditions

• Osteo Arthritis Knee
• Movement Disorders
• Physical Disability
• Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Movement Mobilization Concept, Exercise and Tape

Mulligan Concept MWM Mulligan Taping Mulligan Self Home Workout

BEHAVIORAL

Sham Movement Mobilization Concept, Exercise and Tape

The technique will be applied to cases in the sham group with only hand contact, without any slippage or rotation in any direction. Then, rigid taping will be applied without any tension or direction, and home exercises will be given.

BEHAVIORAL

Special Exercises

Subjects in the control group will be shown home exercises customized for knee osteoarthritis and asked to continue them. Specialized Home Exercises for the Knee Joint 1. Lumbar extensor stretching, Hamstring stretching, hip flexors stretching, TFL stretching, 2. Straight leg raise (lying on back and side) 3. Bridge exercise 4. Drawing circles while lying on your back and side 5. Knee flexion-extension 6. Weight bearing exercises 7. Tiptoe exercise 8. Step climbing and descending exercise 9. Terminal knee extension 10. Strengthening the muscles around the hips

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istinye University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

45 Years

Max Age

70 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-07-25

Primary Completion

2025-07-01

Completion

2025-10-10

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations