Fin Wax Bath Therapy in Patients With Post-traumatic Stiffness of Knee Joint: A Randomized Controlled Trial

There are many types of trauma of knee joint such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears, medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear, lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tear and meniscal tears etc. Post-traumatic knee stiffness is a commonest problem after knee injuries or surgical procedure. It affects significantly patient's quality of life and making daily living activities challenging. Paraffin wax bath therapy involves soaking targeted area in a warm paraffin wax bath pour hot liquid form wax on target area.The heat from the wax increase blood circulation in the affected areas. Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is a type manual therapy technique includes combination of joint mobilization with movement to improve joint mobility, decrease pain and improve functional ability. MWM play a role of application of joint mobilization and active movement simultaneously. The researcher employs a randomized controlled trial methodology.

Inclusion criteria

• Age 18-40 years.
• Both Male and female
• Fracture of the unilateral knee joint and around the knee managed with conservative treatment only.
• Subjects with post-traumatic stiffness of knee joint having a minimum of 70º knee flexion.
• Able to walk independently or with minimal assistance.
• Administer patient in study after 12 weeks of knee injury.

Exclusion criteria

• deformity of hip and knee.
• Implant at fracture and around fracture site.
• Subject having polyarthritis, bleeding disorders, tumors, local infection, peripheral vascular disease, leg-length discrepancy of more than one-half inch.
• History of knee replacement or other knee surgeries within the last six months.
• Presence of neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis) affecting gait or knee mobility.
• Known allergy or intolerance to paraffin wax therapy or other study interventions."