Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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1. Physical therapist in the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population; master’s degree candidate, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University; and bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Cairo University, Egypt
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Professor of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department; Vice Dean of Education and Student Affairs, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
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Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and former Dean of the National Institute of Neuromotor System
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Assistant professor of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
10.21608/iptccu.2024.457561
Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease affecting mostly the knee joint and characterized by progressive loss of articular cartilage, subchondral sclerosis, and joint space narrowing.
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with Maitland mobilization for patients suffering from chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Subjects and methods : Randomized controlled trial including 75 male and female individuals, with age ranging from 50 to 65 years distributed among three groups randomly. Group A was administered LLLT and the Maitland mobilization in addition to conventional physical therapy (CPT) , group B underwent LLLT and CPT and group C underwent Maitland mobilization and CPT. The intensity of pain was measured utilizing a visual analog scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold (PPT) estimated by pressure algometer, measurements of range of motion (ROM) performed using a digital goniometer, while functional abilities assessed by KOOS-PS, a short form for knee injuries and osteoarthritis outcome.
Results: The study revealed non statistically noteworthy variations in the mean values of pain among the three groups pre study (p = 0.896) and post study (p = 0.189), no significant variation in the average values of PPT (right and left) knees pre study (p = 0.813 and 0.836) and post study (p = 0.122 and 0.384) respectively also no significant variations in the mean values of KOOS-PS pre study (p = 0.425), and post study (p = 0.101).
Conclusion: Findings of the study indicate that LLLT along with Maitland mobilization had the same effect as using one of these modalities alone
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