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NCT Number: NCT06658327

Comparative Effects Of Dynamic And Static Stretching In Postmenopausal Females With Knee Osteoarthritis

As the aging population continues to grow, there is a pressing need to explore effective interventions to alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, particularly in postmenopausal women who may experience unique challenges. Osteoarthritis (OA) is progressive joint disease characterized by joint inflammation and a reparative bone response and is one of the top five most disabling conditions that affects more than one-third of persons >65 years of age, commonly affecting hands, feet, spine, hips, and knees. Among the various therapeutic modalities, stretching exercises, both dynamic and static, have gained attention for their potential to enhance joint flexibility, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Postmenopausal Arthritis Joint Diseases Knee Osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

50 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mafaza-Tul-Hayat Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Adeela Arif, Mphil

CONTACT

[email protected]

03320845723

About this study

The study will be a randomized clinical trial and will be conducted in Jinnah Hospital, Mafaza-Tul-Hayat Hospital Lahore and Mayo Hospital Lahore. This study will be completed in time duration of 7 months after the approval of synopsis. Non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used and 58 participants will be recruited in study after randomization. The subjects will be divided into two groups. Group A will receive dynamic stretching of hamstrings and quadriceps with static stretching and Group B will receive dynamic stretching without static stretching after warm up as baseline treatment. The tools that will be used are Osteoarthritis outcome scale Goniometer Lower extremity function scale, Strength, MMT, NPRS, after data collection data will be analyzed by using SPSS version 21

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 50 to 65
  • Diagnosed patients of OA with grade 3
  • Multiparous (5 children)
  • Fertile females
  • Pain greater than 6 on NPRS

Exclusion criteria

  • BMI > 30
  • Early menarche ≤10 or 11 years.
  • Cancer i.e breast cancer ,Ovrian cancer
  • Any bone deformity before menopause i.e limb length discrepancy, angulation

Treatment and study plan

Dynamic Stretching

Other

Group A will receive 2*10 repetitions of dynamic stretching of hamstrings and calf muscles in standing position after application of hot pack (standard size which had been stored in a hydro collator tank of 74.5-80°C for 30 minutes) with 6-8 layers of towel was applied on lower extremity for 10 minutes The subjects will be asked to stand upright with their feet parallel and facing forward with hands holding onto something. Each treatment session will last for 30 minutes. The protocol will be repeated every day for 5 days from the first day of treatment.

Static Stretching

Other

Group B will receive 2*10 repetitions of static stretching of hamstrings and quads in standing position after application of hot pack (standard size which had been stored in a hydro collator tank of 74.5-80°C for 30 minutes) with 6-8 layers of towel was applied on lower extremity for 10 minutes. The subjects will be asked to stand upright with their feet parallel and facing forward with hands holding onto something. Each treatment session will last for 30 minutes. The protocol will be repeated every day for 5 days from the first day of treatment.

Primary outcomes

  1. GONIOMETER

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    Goniometer is a device used to measure joint ranges. Goniometric measurement of ROM is an important part of clinical examination in osteoarthritis knee and can give information about available knee joint motion, guide about pattern of management, and prognosis.

  2. LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTION SCALE

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    The LEFS scores demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficients ranging between 0.85 and 0.99) and demonstrated the expected relationships with measures assessing similar constructs.

  3. STRENGTH MMT

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    MMT is the most commonly used method for documenting impairments in muscle strength. Manual muscle testing is used in rehabilitation and recovery to evaluate contractile units, including muscles and tendons, and their ability to generate forces.

  4. Numerical Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 6 Weeks

    The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Adeela Arif, Mphil

CONTACT

[email protected]

03320845723

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects Of Dynamic And Static Stretching On Pain, Lower Extremity Function And Knee Range Of Motion In Postmenopausal Females With Knee Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Oct 26, 2024
Registry last updated
Oct 26, 2024

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