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NCT Number: NCT05058235

Comparison of Active Release Technique and Bent Leg Raise In Osteoarthritis.

The objective of the study was to compare the effects of active release technique and bent leg raise on hamstring flexibility, functional outcomes, and pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

45 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Noor Physio and Sports Injury Clinic, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan

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About this study

Knee Osteoarthritis is a common progressive degenerative joint disease. Muscular weakness and other structural abnormalities can cause low back pain. Hamstring muscle being a postural muscle has an increased tendency to become tight. In this study, participants with knee osteoarthritis having hamstring tightness were included. Active Release Technique and Bent Leg Raise technique have been used to increase flexibility in hamstrings in these patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed patients of Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Hamstring length less than 160 degrees
  • Minimum history of 3 months
  • Willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who have passive knee extension more than 160 degrees
  • Patients with less than 3 months history
  • Patients who have osteoarthritis of other than the knee joint
  • Patients with history of fracture
  • Patients with post surgical history

Treatment and study plan

Active Release Technique

Other

Moist Hot pack 10 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), TENS 20 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), Quadriceps Isometric Strengthening 5 sec hold, 10 reps/ 1 set/(6 days/ week), Active release Technique 5 reps/ 1 set/ (6 days/ week)

A total of 2 weeks (12 sessions, 6 sessions/ week) were given each consisting of 40 mins.

Bent leg raise

Other

Moist Hot pack 10 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), TENS 20 mins/1 set/ (6 days/ week), Quadriceps Isometric Strengthening 5 sec hold, 10 reps/ 1 set/(6 days/ week), Bent leg raise 5 sec hold/ 5 sec stretch/ 3 reps/ 1 min rest interval/ 1 set/ (6 days/ week).

A total of 2 weeks (12 sessions, 6 sessions/ week) were given each consisting of 40 mins.

Primary outcomes

  1. Hamstring flexibility

    Time frame: 12 days

    Changes from baseline, Hamstring flexibility was measured through passive knee extension test with the help of Goniometer. Normal value of knee extension angle is 180 degrees. Values decreased than 160 degree represents hamstring tightness.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Functional outcome

    Time frame: 12 days

    Changes from baseline, Functional outcome was taken through western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index tool. It comprises three sections containing 24 items. Score ranges from 0 to 96. 0 representing a healthy state and higher scores indicating worst health.

  2. Pain on Visual analogue Scale

    Time frame: 12 days

    Changes from baseline, Pain was measured through Visual Analogue Scale. It comprises of a continuous scale of 10cm line. 0 to 4mm represents "no pain", 5mm to 44mm indicates "mild pain", whereas 45mm to 74mm indicates "moderate pain" and continues to the range of "worst pain" between 75mm to 100 mm.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Comparison Of Effects Of Active Release Technique And Bent Leg Raise On Hamstring Flexibility In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Sep 27, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 27, 2021

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