New nerve technique may ease knee arthritis pain without drugs

This study tests whether adding a gentle nerve treatment (femoral nerve mobilization) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 50 adults aged 50 and older with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either physical therapy alone or physical therapy plus the nerve treatment over four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, knee function, quality of life, and signs of central sensitization (a heightened pain response).