Comparison of Muscle Stretching Technique and Muscle Energy Technique for Pain, Knee Movement and Daily Activities in People with Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Contract‐Rela XProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique: Participants will receive Contract‐Rela XProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique along with conventional physiotherapy. Treatment will be provided 4 sessions per week for 6 weeks for 4 muscle groups. Conventional physiotherapy includes hot pack, strengthening exercises, stretching, and range of motion exercises for 3‐5 times/week. Control Intervention1: Lewit‐Based Muscle Energy Technique: Participants will receive Lewit‐Based Muscle Energy Technique along with conventional physiotherapy. Treatment will be provided 4 sessions per week for 6 weeks for 4 muscle groups. Conventional physiotherapy includes hot pack, strengthening exercises, stretching, and range of motion exercises for 3‐5 times/week. CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M170‐ Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1.Pain intensity using Numerical Pain Rating Scale 2.Knee range of motion using Universal Goniometer ; 3.Functional disability using WOMACTimepoint: 1.Pain intensity using Numerical Pain Rating Scale 2.Knee range of motion using Universal Goniometer ; 3.Functional disability using WOMAC SECONDARY OUTCOME: NILTimepoint: NIL INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1.Both male and female 2.Age 45to 65years 3.Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis confirmed using Kellgren Lawrence scale on Xray 4.Pain Intensity in the range of 3‐7 which is Moderate Pain using Numerical Pain Rating Scale 5.Willing to give written informed consent and comply with study protocol 6.BMI‐ More than 23 kg/m2 Asian Criteria
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First added on: Oct 08, 2026