Comparison of Active Release Technique and Bent Leg Raise In Osteoarthritis.
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
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.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
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.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Active Release Technique Hot pack, TENS, Quadriceps Isometric strengthening, Active Release Technique |
Other: Active Release Technique
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.
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| Active Comparator: Bent leg raise Hot pack, TENS, Quadriceps Isometric strengthening, Bent leg raise |
Other: Bent leg raise
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.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Hamstring flexibility [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 Outcome Measures
- Functional outcome [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.
- Pain on Visual analogue Scale [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.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Diagnosed patients of Knee Osteoarthritis
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Hamstring length less than 160 degrees
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Minimum history of 3 months
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Willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients who have passive knee extension more than 160 degrees
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Patients with less than 3 months history
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Patients who have osteoarthritis of other than the knee joint
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Patients with history of fracture
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Patients with post surgical history
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Noor Physio and Sports Injury Clinic, G-8 Markaz | Islamabad | Federal | Pakistan | 44000 |
| 2 | Riphah Rehabilitation Center, Westridge campus, Potohar Tower, Peshawar Road | Rawalpindi | Punjab | Pakistan | 46000 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Riphah International University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Asghar Khan, Phd, Riphah International University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- REC/00853 Syeda Nayab Sheeraz