Retro-walking Versus Forward-walking Training Using Underwater Treadmill in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age40-60
SponsorNourhan Atwa Said

About this trial

The purpose of this study Will investigate and compare the effects of retro-walking and forward-walking underwater treadmill training on pain, function and ROM in subjects with chronic knee OA

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

60 patients with chronic knee OA.

Age ranges from 40-60 years old of both genders.

body mass index (BMI) 25- 35kg/m2.

The degree of osteoarthritis was mild or moderate and have a Kellgren- Lawrence radiographic grade of of1-3.

Disqualifiers

hydrophobia.

pregnancy.

infection.

psychiatric disorder.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • physical therapy intervention

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Nourhan Atwa Said

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Sponsor institution

Cairo University

Collaborator