KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)

This study tests whether adding instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to standard therapeutic exercises can better reduce pain, improve knee range of motion, and boost daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults aged 40 to 60 with knee OA will r…

This trial tests whether adding dry needling or kinesio taping to standard strength training can improve pain, mobility, and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty participants aged 45–65 with moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned to one of three gr…

This study tested two acupuncture methods—thread-embedding and electroacupuncture—in 60 adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants received 4 weeks of treatment plus standard care. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved knee function. Results may h…

This study tested whether a custom knee brace connected to a mobile app and motion sensors can improve symptoms and daily function for people with knee osteoarthritis. 36 adults aged 45-75 with mild to moderate knee OA wore their assigned brace for 6 months and completed surveys …

This study looked at 27 women with knee osteoarthritis who received a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection followed by a 6-week home exercise program. Researchers measured hip and knee strength and pain levels over 12 weeks. The goal was to see if this combination could re…

This study tested a low-cost way to make platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from a patient's own blood for knee osteoarthritis. Twenty adults with mild to moderate knee OA received two injections of this homemade PRP. The main goal was to see if the PRP had enough platelets, similar to e…