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Comparative Effects of Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritris

NCT07403383 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2026-02-25

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Summary

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, the cartilage present in the joint gets damaged and the bones become hypertrophied. In US, the most commonly occuring arthritis is osteoarthritis. Myofascial release focuses on fascia. Strain counter strain is positional release

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Strain Counter Strain

Strain Counter Strain involves passive positioning of hypertonic muscles and dysfunctional joints towards position of comfort. Conventional treatment includes Hot pack, Tens 2 to 3 times per week. Isometric exercises of Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors and Calf muscles

OTHER

Myofascial Release

Perform myofascial release technique 2 to 3 times per week. Time 60 seconds per area. Frequency 3 times a week. Hot packs applied 2 to 3 times per week Tens 2 to 3 times per week. Isometric contractions of Quadriceps, Hamstrings , Adductors and Calf muscles hold 10 to 15 seconds then gradually increase 30 seconds with 2 to 4 sets of each exercise

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Naila kanwal, TPT · 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
2025-01-13
Primary Completion
2025-11-17
Completion
2025-11-17

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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Diseases

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