Integrating Trunk Stabilization Exercises With Conventional Rehabilitation Protocol for Osteoarthritis in Patients With Knee-Spine Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to evaluate the effects of integrating trunk stabilization exercises with conventional rehabilitation in patients with knee-spine syndrome. It further examines whether improving trunk stability can reduce knee pain and enhance functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Maximum Age: 60
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:
• Age 40-60 years
• Both Genders
• Bilateral Knee osteoarthritis diagnosed according to the American College of Rheumatology Clinical Classification system
• Kellgren \& Lawrence grade 2 and 3 with complaint of pain, crepitations, stiffness and bony enlargement
• History of backpain for the past 3 months with no complaint of radiating pain
• Able to walk independently/unaided
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Bahria Active Hospital
RECRUITING
Islamabad
Bahria Active
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
Suman Sheraz, PhD
suman.sheraz@riphah.edu.pk
03335646361
Backup
Imran Amjad, PhD
imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
03324390125
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-05-11
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-10-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 70
Treatments
Experimental: Trunk Stabilization exercises with conventional Rehab
The intervention will include the conventional knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation protocol comprising mobilization, stretching, and strengthening exercises, along with the following trunk stabilization exercises performed for 6 repetition followed by 30 second rest :~1. Prone extension~2. Back bridge~3. Unilateral back bridge~4. Sideways step-up~5. Bird dog
Other: Conventional Rehabilitation
The conventional rehabilitation protocol for knee osteoarthritis included Maitland's mobilization performed at a rate of 2-3 oscillations per second for 2 minutes, followed by stretching exercises held for 30 seconds across three sets. Muscle strengthening exercises were also incorporated, consisting of 10 repetitions with a 15-second hold, performed over four sets.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University