RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06896032

Retro-walking Versus Forward-walking Training Using Underwater Treadmill in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Effect of Retro-walking Versus Forward-walking Training Using Underwater Treadmill on Pain and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis


Sponsor

Nourhan Atwa Said

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 30, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study Will investigate and compare the effects of retro-walking and forward-walking underwater treadmill training on pain, function and ROM in subjects with chronic knee OA


Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • patients with chronic knee OA.
  • Age ranges from 40-60 years old of both genders.
  • body mass index (BMI) 25- 35kg/m2.
  • The degree of osteoarthritis was mild or moderate and have a Kellgren- Lawrence radiographic grade of of1-3.
  • unilateral knee osteoarthritis involvement.

Exclusion Criteria10

  • hydrophobia.
  • pregnancy.
  • infection.
  • psychiatric disorder.
  • haemorrhagic diathesis.
  • cardiac pacemaker.
  • all Subjects with deformity of hip, knee \& ankle.
  • any CNS or PNS involvement.
  • recent steroidal or intraarticular injections (3 months).
  • systemic inflammatory disease and bone malignancy.

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Interventions

OTHERphysical therapy intervention

retro-walking and forward-walking underwater treadmill training


Locations(2)

cairo U

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

cairo U

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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