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Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training With and Without Hip Abductor Strengthening in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.(BFR)
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Lahore
Summary
This study aims to compare the effects of low-load Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) resistance training with and without hip abductor strengthening in patients with knee osteoarthritis. It will evaluate the effectiveness of both treatment approaches in reducing knee pain, improving range of motion, increasing muscle strength, and enhancing functional ability. The study will determine which intervention provides better clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Official title: Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Resistance With and Without Hip Abductor Strength Training on Pain, Range of Motion, Strength and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-10-20
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hip Abductor Strength Training followed by Low-Load BFR Resistance Training
Participants will receive hip abductor strengthening for Weeks 2-4, followed by BFR resistance training during Weeks 5-6, under physiotherapist supervision. Exercises include side-lying hip abduction, clamshells, standing resisted hip abduction, and lateral band walks (3 sets of 10-15 repetitions or 10 lateral steps per direction), with 60-second rest intervals. Training will begin with bodyweight exercises, progressing to TheraBand resistance from Week 2, without BFR cuff application during hip exercises. Weeks 5-6: Participants will receive BFR training (knee extensions and leg presses) at 20-30% of 1RM, 70% arterial occlusion pressure (AOP), and 4 sets of 30-15-15-15 repetitions.
Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Resistance Training
Participants will receive supervised low-load BFR training targeting quadriceps and hamstrings through seated knee extensions, leg presses (bilateral/unilateral), and progressive mini squats at 20-30% of 1RM.Each exercise includes 4 sets (30-15-15-15 repetitions), with 30-60 seconds of rest between sets while the cuff remains inflated, followed by immediate deflation after the final set.
Locations (1)
University of Management & Technology
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan