About this trial
Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disorder characterized by joint pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and reduced quality of life. It primarily affects the elderly population and poses a major burden on functional independence and healthcare resources. While various physiotherapy approaches have shown benefits in managing KOA symptoms, Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement is a manual therapy technique that has gained clinical attention for improving pain and joint mechanics. Similarly, Egoscue postural alignment exercises, which focus on restoring musculoskeletal balance through corrective movement patterns, have shown potential in addressing chronic pain and postural dysfunction, though evidence remains limited in knee osteoarthritis populations. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Egoscue exercises with and without MWM on pain, range of motion, balance, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
• Patients aged between 40-60 years (15)
Both male and female genders
Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence Grade II osteoarthritis)
Disqualifiers
• Any fracture or other injury (18)
Any inflammatory disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, gout) (18)
Any neuropathy or neurological issue (18)
History of knee surgery (18)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Egoscue exercises with MWM
- Egoscue exercises without MWM