Comparing Two Types of Balance and Neuromuscular Training Alongside Physiotherapy to Reduce Pain and Improve Function in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis Aged 40 to 70

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial to compare two types of balance and neuromuscular trainingPerturbation-Based Balance Training and Progressive Neuromuscular Trainingwhen added to conventional physiotherapy. The study focuses on people aged 40 to 70 with knee osteoarthritis to evaluate pain reduction and improvement in function. The trial is sponsored by Ibadat International University, Islamabad. Participants receive either Perturbation-Based Balance Training, involving 3 sessions per week with exercises like manual pushes, balance on foam surfaces, and weight-shift training lasting 20 to 35 minutes, or Progressive Neuromuscular Training, also 3 sessions per week with exercises such as mini squats, sit-to-stand movements, and tandem walking. Both interventions progress from low to moderate intensity over 6 weeks. During the study, participants undergo assessments of pain, functional ability, mobility, muscle strength, and balance from baseline to week 6. Researchers monitor these outcomes to compare the effects of both training methods. The total participation duration is 6 weeks with regular sessions and evaluations.

Perturbation Based Balance Training Versus Progressive Neuromuscular Training as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy for Pain Reduction and Functional Improvement in Knee Osteoarthritis