Effects of Low Impact Elliptical Training on Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes.
Osteoarthritis, Knee
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis, Knee focused on measuring Knee osteoarthritis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 40- to 65-year-old. Diagnosed cases of Grade 1 and 2 Knee OA. Healthy and overweight patients will be included. (18.5- 29.5) Exclusion Criteria: Acute musculoskeletal injury. Low back pain and Sciatica. Hip and ankle pathology. Acute infection, fever. The patient taking supplements and medications. Any knee deformity.
Sites / Locations
- Islamabad Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Centre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
elliptical training group.
Conventional treatment group
In this group, Ultrasound 1MHz, 1.5W/cm2 7 mins, knee isometrics, and open chain activities. static stretching of the lower limbs will be given 10 reps each and held for 10 secs. 5 mins of warm-up activity on elliptical training will be given prior to the treatment group. then 3 mins of training with a set pace of 120 strides/min will start, then after 7 weeks, the timings will be increased to 5 mins. The base check-up will be conducted during 7 weeks and at the end of 12 weeks.
Static stretching of the lower limbs as mentioned above, Ultrasound 1MHz 1.5W/cm2 7min, knee isometrics, open chain activities, anterior-posterior Maitland knee mobilizations grade 1 and 2, and home care plan.