NCT07128875

Therapeutic Exercises for Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis

Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises in Reducing Pain and Disability in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients in Older Adults

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 56 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 35 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured therapeutic exercises in reducing pain and disability among older adults diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The intervention will involve a supervised physical therapy program targeting muscle strength, joint mobility, and functional capacity. Participants will undergo 6 weeks of therapy, and improvements in pain and physical function will be measured using validated scales.

Detailed description

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and mobility limitations in the elderly population. Therapeutic exercises play a significant role in managing OA symptoms by strengthening the quadriceps, improving joint flexibility, and reducing stiffness. This study will enroll 60 participants aged 50-75 years diagnosed with knee OA. They will undergo a combination of strengthening, range of motion (ROM), and stretching exercises tailored to their condition. The intervention also includes adjunctive modalities such as hot pack and TENS to reduce pain and facilitate muscle engagement. Outcome measures will assess pain intensity, functional ability, and lower limb endurance before and after the intervention.

Conditions

• Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Exercise + TENS + Hot Pack	Therapeutic Exercises with Hot Pack and TENS This intervention focuses on improving physical function and reducing pain through structured therapeutic exercises for knee OA patients. The program includes Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5. Cool Down (5-10 min): Breathing and relaxation. 6. Hot Pack (15 min) + TENS (10 min): Applied pre and post exercises for pain relief and muscle relaxation.
OTHER	Exercise	Warm-Up (10 min): Light walking or stationary cycling. 2. Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises: Heel slides, seated knee flexion/extension. 3. Strengthening Exercises: Quadriceps sets Straight leg raises Mini squats (pain-free range) Seated knee extensions with resistance band 4. Stretching Exercises: Hamstring stretch Calf stretch Quadriceps stretch 5.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-17
• Primary completion: 2026-07-17
• Completion: 2026-07-17
• First posted: 2025-08-19
• Last updated: 2025-08-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan