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Comparing the Effect of Toe-in Gait Modification Along With Conventional Physiotherapy in People With Medial KO

NCT06741033 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2024-12-18

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Summary

Medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains a prevalent and debilitating condition, despite conventional physiotherapy interventions aimed at reducing pain and improving function. This study investigates the additional benefits of toe-in gait modification when combined with conventional physiotherapy in individuals with medial knee OA. Rooted in biomechanical theories suggesting that altering gait patterns can reduce medial knee load, this research employs a randomized controlled trial methodology.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Conventional physiotherapy

Conventional physiotherapy of medial knee osteoarthritis patients: Isometric exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching exercises and electrotherapy.

COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Toe-in gait modification

A specific alteration in walking pattern where the toes are directed inward during walking. This modification should be clearly defined, including the degree of inward rotation of the foot and how it is taught and monitored in participants. Toe-in gait modification basically includes decrease foot progression angle from baseline through internal foot rotation. Participants are instructed to increase the Toe-in angle of their study limb by 5 degree and walk at least 5-10 minutes (progressed to 15-20 min after 4 week) with this progression angle.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Superior University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-02-28
Primary Completion
2024-08-01
Completion
2025-03-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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