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Therapeutic Exercises for Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07128875 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 56

Last updated 2025-08-19

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured therapeutic exercises in reducing pain and disability among older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention will involve a supervised physical therapy program targeting muscle strength, joint mobility, and functional capacity. Participants will undergo 6 weeks of therapy, and improvements in pain and physical function will be measured using validated scales.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise + TENS + Hot Pack

Therapeutic Exercises with Hot Pack and TENS This intervention focuses on improving physical function and reducing pain through structured therapeutic exercises for knee OA patients. The program includes Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5. Cool Down (5-10 min): Breathing and relaxation. 6. Hot Pack (15 min) + TENS (10 min): Applied pre and post exercises for pain relief and muscle relaxation.

OTHER

Exercise

Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr Nadeem Ahmad, MS · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-17
Primary Completion
2026-07-17
Completion
2026-07-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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