Mechanical Traction Force and Knee Joint Space

Influences of Mechanical Traction Using Different Forces on Knee Joint Space, Range of Motion, and Hamstring Flexibility in Asymptomatic Subjects: Preliminary Study

the purposes of this crossover study are to Purpose

1. To determine the most effective traction force for knee joint that can be used in the treatment of patients with KOA.
2. To determine the influence of knee joint traction on ROM ok knee joint flexion and extension
3. To determine the influence of knee joint traction on the flexibility of hamstring muscles

this study is a pilot study design aiming to determine the most effective mechanical traction force used for knee joint treatment. this effectiveness was assessed in favor of the separation of the joint surfaces in cm in addition to the hamstring flexibility measured in cm and active knee flexion range of motion.

according to previous literature, there is no consensus regarding the most appropriate traction force that can produce statistical and clinically meaningful differences so we started this pilot study.

the results of this study will be used to conduct a larger-scale study using the most appropriate traction force on patients having knee osteoarthritis.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Healthy subject
2. males or females
3. No previous surgery in lower limbs

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Diseased knee joint
2. Knee osteoarthritis
3. Any musculoskeletal problem in the lower extremities
4. Varicose veins
5. Pregnancy