Comparative Effects of Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritris

Comparative Effects of Strain Counter Strain and Myofascial Release on Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, the cartilage present in the joint gets damaged and the bones become hypertrophied. In US, the most commonly occuring arthritis is osteoarthritis. Myofascial release focuses on fascia. Strain counter strain is positional release

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both males and females were included in the study.
• Patients aged 40 to 65 with clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis
• Patient with Grade 2 osteoarthritis
• Patient with Grade 2 osteoarthritis
• Patients who have not undergone any surgical intervention on the Knee in the past 6 months.
• Overweight and obese people with (BMI of 25-29.9), BMI of 30 or above

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with history of knee surgery or joint replacement
• Patients with neurological conditions that could affect mobility or perception of pain.
• Patients with infections in the knee area
• Patients with any traumatic injury
• Pregnant Patients