Comparing retro-walking and forward-walking on an underwater treadmill for knee osteoarthritis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of two different walking techniques—retro-walking and forward-walking—using an underwater treadmill on patients suffering from chronic knee osteoarthritis. A total of sixty participants will be recruited and divided into three groups to assess pain, function, and range of motion (ROM) improvements. The study aims to determine which walking method is more effective in alleviating symptoms associated with knee OA. Participants will undergo physical therapy interventions tailored to their assigned group.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 60 patients with chronic knee OA.
2. Age ranges from 40-60 years old of both genders.
3. body mass index (BMI) 25- 35kg/m2.
4. The degree of osteoarthritis was mild or moderate and have a Kellgren- Lawrence radiographic grade of of1-3.
5. unilateral knee osteoarthritis involvement.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. hydrophobia.
2. pregnancy.
3. infection.
4. psychiatric disorder.
5. haemorrhagic diathesis.
6. cardiac pacemaker.
7. all Subjects with deformity of hip, knee \& ankle.
8. any CNS or PNS involvement.
9. recent steroidal or intraarticular injections (3 months).
10. systemic inflammatory disease and bone malignancy.

Where it's running

• cairo U
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
• cairo U
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Enrolling by invitation

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: nourhan atwa said, bacalora
• Email: nourhan.atwa@icloud.com
• Phone: +201005074315

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.