Foot massage and joint movement for knee arthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests two hands-on therapies: reflexology (gentle pressure on your feet) and a type of joint mobilization called Mulligan. These may help reduce knee pain and improve movement in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or less.
- You have a calcium deficiency.
- You have mild or moderate knee osteoarthritis, and it is not in an acute (sudden, very painful) phase.
- You do not have any of the excluded conditions, such as blood clots, fractures, gangrene, osteopenia, pregnancy/nursing, cancer, neurological problems, lower leg injury, epilepsy, irregular heartbeat, bleeding disorder or blood thinners, aortic aneurysm, or psychological disorders.
Quick eligibility check
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