Two Physical Therapy Approaches for Knee Osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different physical therapy methods for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. One approach focuses on muscle control and alignment (Sahrmann's method), while the other uses standard physical therapy exercises. The goal is to see which approach helps reduce pain and improve knee function better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with grade 2 knee osteoarthritis (moderate, not severe)
- Your knee has a valgus angle greater than 10° (your knee bends inward more than normal)
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or other autoimmune diseases
- You do not have other inflammatory conditions affecting your joints
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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