NCT07403383

Comparative Effects of Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritris

Comparative Effects of Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release on Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (actual)
• Sponsor: Riphah International University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, the cartilage present in the joint gets damaged and the bones become hypertrophied. In US, the most commonly occuring arthritis is osteoarthritis. Myofascial release focuses on fascia. Strain counter strain is positional release

Conditions

• Knee Osteoarthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Strain Counter Strain	Strain Counter Strain involves passive positioning of hypertonic muscles and dysfunctional joints towards position of comfort. Conventional treatment includes Hot pack, Tens 2 to 3 times per week. Isometric exercises of Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors and Calf muscles
OTHER	Myofascial Release	Perform myofascial release technique 2 to 3 times per week. Time 60 seconds per area. Frequency 3 times a week. Hot packs applied 2 to 3 times per week Tens 2 to 3 times per week. Isometric contractions of Quadriceps, Hamstrings , Adductors and Calf muscles hold 10 to 15 seconds then gradually increase 30 seconds with 2 to 4 sets of each exercise

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-13
• Primary completion: 2025-11-17
• Completion: 2025-11-17
• First posted: 2026-02-11
• Last updated: 2026-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan