Effectiveness of Stanley Paris Manual Therapy vs. Conventional Physiotherapy in Reducing Pain and Improving Function in Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis

This study aims to compare two different physiotherapy approaches for people suffering from Grade II Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) - a condition that causes knee pain, stiffness, and difficulty in walking. The first approach is the Stanley Paris Manual Therapy Concept, which involves hands-on treatment techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and movement correction. The second is Conventional Physiotherapy, which uses traditional exercises and electrotherapy (like heat, ultrasound, or TENS) to reduce pain and improve strength. The study will include 50 patients aged 40-60 years who have moderate knee osteoarthritis. They will be randomly divided into two groups - one receiving manual therapy and the other receiving conventional physiotherapy - for 6 to 8 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, knee function, range of motion, balance, and quality of life before and after treatment to see which method gives better results. By identifying which therapy works more effectively, this study will help patients, families, and healthcare providers choose the most beneficial and evidence-based treatment for improving movement, reducing pain, and enhancing daily living activities in people with knee osteoarthritis.

NCT Number	NCT07317375
Lead Sponsor	Ibadat International University, Islamabad Collaborators: Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Conditions	Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-08-05
Primary Completion	2025-11-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-12-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-24