Hands-On therapy may beat standard exercises for knee arthritis
NCT ID NCT07317375
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two physical therapy methods for people with moderate knee osteoarthritis (grade II). One group received hands-on manual therapy (joint mobilization, massage), while the other got standard exercises and electrotherapy. Over 6-8 weeks, researchers measured pain, function, and balance in 50 adults aged 40-60 to see which approach works better for daily activities.
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Ibadat international University islamabad
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
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