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Comparative Effect of Dual Task Training and Rhythmic Stabilization in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Lahore
Summary
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint condition that causes pain, stiffness, reduced proprioception, impaired balance, and decreased physical function. This study aims to compare the effects of Dual Task Training and Rhythmic Stabilization Training on balance, proprioception, and physical function in patients with KOA. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted using convenient sampling, with participants randomly allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive a 15-minute hot pack followed by their respective interventions, three times per week for six weeks,12 sessions.
Official title: Comparative Effect of Dual Task Training and Rhythmic Stabilization on Pain, Balance, Proprioception and Physical Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
26
Start Date
2026-10-22
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dual task training
Participants will receive dual-task training involving simultaneous performance of motor and cognitive tasks alongside conventional physiotherapy. The intervention will include functional activities such as walking, standing, and sit-to-stand while performing cognitive tasks, including counting backward, verbal fluency, or responding to simple questions. Task difficulty will be progressively increased according to participants' abilities and tolerance to improve balance, functional mobility, and cognitive-motor coordination. The intervention will be performed three times per week for six weeks.
Rhythmic stabilization
Participants will receive rhythmic stabilization based on proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) principles, targeting the knee joint in supine, sitting, and standing positions. The technique involves applying alternating manual resistance in multiple directions while participants maintain isometric contractions without allowing joint movement. Participants will be instructed to resist the therapist's forces to facilitate muscle co-contraction, improve knee stability, neuromuscular control, and balance. The intervention will be performed three times per week for six weeks, alongside conventional physiotherapy.
Locations (1)
University of Management & Technology
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan