Effects of Feldenkrais Exercises on 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 aims to evaluate the impact of Feldenkrais exercises on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial at RIPHAH Rehabilitation Clinic, it compares the efficacy of Feldenkrais exercises to conventional physical therapy. Participants aged 40-60 years with specific osteoarthritis severity will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the Feldenkrais group or the conventional therapy group. The study will assess improvements in pain levels and functional ability over the course of the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 40 to 60 years of patients.
* Both female and male
* Able to walk for 6 minutes (Timed up-and-go test)
* Able to rise from floor
* Grade 2 and 3 of osteoarthritis diagnosed with radiograph (Kellgren and Lawrence classification system)
* Pain reported on VAS score ˃6/10 in knee region for more than 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* • Tuberculosis, carcinoma, heart disease, and osteoporosis

  * Any trauma or localized infection in the knee joint
  * Hyper flexibility
  * Open sores
  * Ongoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, steroid therapy, or anticoagulants
  * Psychiatric diseases such as phobia/obsession and depression
  * Allergy to hot pack
  * Patients with a history of surgery in the knee region within a year.
  * Severe cognitive impairments
  * Contraindications to physical activity
  * Concurrent participation in other physical therapy programs

Where it's running

• RIPHAH Rehabilitation Clinic, Punjab, Pakistan
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ghulam Fatima, PhD* — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PHD*
• Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: 03324390125

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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.