Effects of Voodoo Flossing Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Control Study
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 45
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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
• Walking and Balance (Mobility) problems according to Time Up \& Go (TUG) test
• Poor scoring on WOMAC scale for pain, stiffness and physical activities
• Knee OA Grade II (according to Kellgren-Lawrence method)
• Participants must provide informed consent for participation in RCT
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Horizon Hospital
RECRUITING
Lahore
Contact Information
Primary
Imran Amjad, Phd
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date:2025-06-12
Estimated Completion Date:2025-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants:42
Treatments
Experimental: Voodoo Flossing technique along with aerobic & strengthening exercises and conventional protocol.
Patient will sit or lie down comfortably with affected knee exposed and in extension. Start by wrapping voodoo floss band at the shin bone just below the knee joint with 50% tension in the band and 50% overlapping on each wrap by working your way up towards the thigh. Keep the flossing band on for at least 1-2 minutes and perform gentle knee movements to promote mobility.~* Knee flexion and extension in full range of motion in standing position 20-30 sec.~* Knee squats with/without support 20-30 sec.~* Abduction and Adduction 20-30 sec. Perform each exercise with 10-15 seconds of rest between each set. After completing ROM exercises, allow the knee to rest in comfortable position and then carefully unwrap the voodoo band from the knee joint. Also monitor the knee for any changes.
Active_comparator: Aerobic and strength training and conventional physiotherapy protocol for knee OA.
Aerobic Exercises: Walking or Stationary Cycling 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Walking: On flat surface or Treadmill 10 minutes warm-up, 30 minutes brisk walking, 5 minutes cool down. Cycling: Ergometer cycling~* 10 minutes warm-up, 30 minutes on moderate loading (75% of max. heart rate), 5 minutes cool down. Strengthening Exercises Conventional Exercise Program: 2 times per week for 4 weeks Heat Therapy Ultrasound Therapy~* Static Quadriceps activation 10\*2 RM~* SLR 10\*2 RM~* VMO activation 10\*2 RM~* Knee to Chest 5\*2 RM~* Quads, Hams \& Calf stretches