Which exercise routine wins for knee pain? new study puts two therapies Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT07593599

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Green International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested two different physical therapy programs in 84 adults aged 40-60 with grade II knee osteoarthritis. One group received the Macquarie injury management protocol (soft tissue work plus exercises), while the other did a targeted knee exercise program. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily function to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: physical therapy (Macquarie injury management group protocol and targeted knee exercise program)
What this could lead to: If one approach proves better, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy routine for easing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. Both interventions are exercises, so no major risks beyond typical muscle soreness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (KNEE OA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johar pain relief center ,Lahore

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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