Comparison of intermittent compression-decompression with glides and conventional physical therapy protocol for knee osteoarthritis

Jamal Tariq; Ateeqa Younis; Muhammad Affan Iqbal; Nimra Malik; Bakhtawar Tariq; Abdul Basit Khan

doi:10.32593/jstmu/Vol7.Iss1.277

Jamal Tariq Chaudhary Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Haripur, Pakistan
Ateeqa Younis Foundation University College of Physical therapy, Foundation University Islamabad
Muhammad Affan Iqbal Department of Physical Therapy, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Nimra Malik Chaudhary Medical Center, Haripur, Pakistan
Bakhtawar Tariq Helping Hand Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Program, Mansehra, Pakistan
Abdul Basit Khan Chaudhary Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Haripur, Pakistan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32593/jstmu/Vol7.Iss1.277

Keywords: Flexibility, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee joint, Quadriceps muscle, Range of motion

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) is among the most prevalent types of arthritis and a fundamental cause of disability in people around the globe. Elderly population particularly females over the age of 65 years, patients with uncontrolled obesity have the highest risk of developing OA. To compare the effects of intermittent compression-decompression with glides and conventional physical therapy on pain, range of motion, and functional status in knee osteoarthritis.

Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 participants having knee Osteoarthritis. The subjects were randomly allocated to Group A (intermittent compression-decompression with glides), Group B (conventional physical therapy), and Group C (intermittent compression-decompression with glides and conventional physical therapy) using a lottery method. The treatment was provided for 3 days per week alternatively and continued for 4 weeks. The assessment was done at the baseline and post-12th treatment day using NPRS, range of motion, WOMAC scale, and KOOS scale as outcome measures.

Results: Based on the results attained through the Kruskal Wallis test, there was a statistically significant effect (p<0.05) on scores of NPRS, Flexion, WOMAC, and KOOS, while extension showed no superlative effects after the application of the novel technique. More significant results were obtained in Group C (p<0.05) as compared to Groups A and B respectively.

Conclusion The application of compression and decompression with glides supplemented with conventional treatment protocol resulted in a massive reduction in pain and related symptoms, and improvement in range of motion with enhanced functional proficiency of patients affected with knee osteoarthritis.

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Author Biographies

Jamal Tariq, Chaudhary Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Haripur, Pakistan

Head of Department

Ateeqa Younis, Foundation University College of Physical therapy, Foundation University Islamabad

Lecturer

Muhammad Affan Iqbal, Department of Physical Therapy, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Assistant Professor

Nimra Malik, Chaudhary Medical Center, Haripur, Pakistan

Clinical Physical Therpaist

Bakhtawar Tariq, Helping Hand Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Program, Mansehra, Pakistan

Clinical Physical Therapist

Abdul Basit Khan, Chaudhary Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, Haripur, Pakistan

Clinical Physical Therapist

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