Bowen technique and backward walking for knee osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether the Bowen technique (a gentle hands-on therapy) combined with walking backward can improve hamstring flexibility and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may help if you have tight hamstrings and mild to moderate knee arthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You have knee osteoarthritis (stage I or II on a standard X-ray scale)
- You have tight hamstring muscles (confirmed by a simple flexibility test)
- Your knee pain has lasted more than 3 months and is rated at least 3 on a 0-10 pain scale
- You are willing to avoid other treatments like steroid injections or regular yoga during the study
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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