Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age45-65
SponsorRiphah International University
About this trial
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disease characterized by pain, stiffness, and reduced physical function, significantly impacting quality of life especially in elderly population. This study aims to evaluating the effectiveness of an emerging technique, known as 'Voodoo Flossing' on pain, range of motion and physical function in KOA to provide evidence-based insight of voodoo flossing as a potential therapeutic adjunct in KOA management.
This randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic, Lahore and Horizon Hospital Lahore in a time span of 8 months. A sample size of 42 subjects selected through non-probability convenient sampling with age group between 45 to 65 having present complain confirmed through Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) scale of grade-II will be divided into two groups, will undergo aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises and conventional physiotherapy protocol either with or without Voodoo Flossing technique.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age ≥ 45 and ≤ 65
Both Male and Female
Knee Pain persisting for at-least 3 months
Pain severity during walking ≥ 2/10 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Disqualifiers
Age < 45 and > 65
Severe Knee pain during Walking ≥ 9/10 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Knee OA Grade I, III & IV (according to Kellgren-Lawrence method)
Physical or Mental co-morbidity severely affecting daily life of patient
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Group A will receive Voodoo Flossing Technique along with aerobic and strengthening exercises & conventional physiotherapy protocol for Knee OA.
- Group B will receive aerobic and strength training and conventional physiotherapy protocol for knee OA only.
Treatment groups
42 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov