Comparative Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Cross Fiber Massage in Patients With Total Knee Replacement.

Comparative Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Cross Fiber Massage in Patients With Total Knee Replacement.

Comparative effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Cross Fiber Massage in patients with Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement (TKR) is an elective procedure in which the knee joint is resurfaced with a metal or plastic implant intended to restore function, provide pain relief, and improve quality of life.IASTM helps to remove the scarring and decrease the pain caused by muscular tightness. The therapeutic benefits of the application of IASTM occur in a short period, including improvement in range of motion, reduction of pain, decreasing hypertonia.Cross fiber massage, is a form of massage technique that focuses on the body's deep tissues. The massage is deep and should be delivered in transverse direction to the particular tissue affected, as opposed to superficial massage applied longitudinally parallel to the vessels, which promotes circulation and fluid return.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both male and female of Age 40-60
• Radiological diagnosis
• Advanced degenerative OA knee, undergoing a primary TKR
• Pain intensity >3

Exclusion Criteria:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis patients
• Septic Arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis patients
• Secondary or traumatic O.A
• Congenital bony deformities
• Flexion contracture, patellar dislocation
• Fracture or pervious osteotomy
• Neurological dysfunction