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Effects of Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilizations on Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT07402291 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-02-11

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Summary

Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that is prevalent in older population and is associated with pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion and impaired function. Physical therapy techniques, such as Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilization are used to alleviate patient's symptoms.

A Randomized Clinical Trial was conducted at SAP Rehab Center (Saira Memorial hospital) and Pak Health Care, Lahore. 44 participants age between 40-65 years with Knee Osteoarthritis were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Both groups underwent treatment three times a week for total of six weeks. Group A received treatment through Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon along with conventional exercises. Group B received treatment through Kaltenborn mobilization and conventional exercises. Convectional treatment started with hot pack for 10 minutes followed by ultrasound for 8 minute, the program indcluded a series of exercises (Hamstring stretch, Gastrocnemius Stretch, Soleus Stretch and Rectus femoris Stretch all for 3 set with 10 repetitions and 10 seconds hold. Quadricep setting exercises 1 set with 10 repetitions, Full arc extension and Straight leg raises 1 set and 10 repetitions. the exercises program ended with cycling for 2 minutes. Outcome measures were conducted through NPRS for pain, WOMAC for functional disability, Universal Goniometer for range of motion at baseline and after 6 weeks. Data was analyzed through SPSS software version 27.

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of Mulligan's Pain Release Phenomenon and Kaltenborn Mobilization on pain, disability and range of motion in patients with early Knee Osteoarthritis.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Mulligan's pain release phenomenon

Experimental Group A was given Mulligan's pain release phenomenon compression techniques along with conventional therapy for 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks in total. After Hot pack for 10 mins and Ultrasound for 8 mins participants performed series of exercises included targeted muscles stretchings (Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Soleus and Rectus femoris) 10 repetitions x 3 sets and 10 seconds hold. Quadricep setting exercise, Full arc extension and Straight leg raises for 10 repetitions x 1 set followed by cycling for 2 mins.

OTHER

Kaltenborn mobilization with traction

Experimental Group b was given grade III Kaltenborn mobilization with traction along with conventional therapy for 3 sessions per week for 6 weeks in total. After Hot pack for 10 mins and Ultrasound for 8 mins participants performed series of exercises included targeted muscles stretchings (Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Soleus and Rectus femoris) 10 repetitions x 3 sets and 10 seconds hold. Quadricep setting exercise, Full arc extension and Straight leg raises for 10 repetitions x 1 set followed by cycling for 2 mins.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ameena Amjad, Ph.D · Riphah International University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-30
Primary Completion
2025-10-03
Completion
2025-10-03

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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