Tissue flossing and exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining tissue flossing (using elastic bands to wrap around the knee) with specific exercises can help reduce pain and improve function in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- Age between 40 and 70 years old
- Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (grade 1 or 2, meaning mild to moderate changes on X-ray)
- Pain or symptoms mainly in one knee, or if both knees are affected, only the more painful one is considered
- Willing and able to follow the treatment plan, including wearing floss bands and doing exercises
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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