Effects of ITB Myofascial Release on Symptoms Associated With Knee OA.

Effects of ITB Myofascial Release on Symptoms Associated With Knee OA.

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the effects of ITB myofascial release with graston technique on symptoms associated with knee Osteoarthritis for reducing pain, enhancing knee range of motion and decrease functional disability.

Graston technique, Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) also known as myofascial release technique is a skilled myofascial intervention used for soft-tissue treatment. Graston is a myofascial release tool that decreases adhesions, trigger points and tension in muscles. Graston Technique on Iliotibial Band Syndrome resulted in a decrease in subjective symptoms and an improvement in muscle function.

Inclusion Criteria:

• knee OA Grade 2 and Grade 3 according to kellgren and Lawrence grading scale
• Positive Ober's test

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with cardiovascular or medical illness.
• Patient with any severe trauma or surgery of knee.
• Knee deformity
• Low back pain with or without radiculopathy.
• Neurological illness
• Participants having any wound or scar on the site of treatment.
• Pregnant female
• Participants having co-morbidities such as neoplasm etc.