Impact of Mulligan Squeeze Technique on Meniscal Derangement in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

April 25, 2024 updated by: Dr Izza Ayub; PT, University of Faisalabad

The Impact of Mulligan Squeeze Technique as an Adjunct to Conventional Physiotherapy on Meniscal Derangement in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

The objective of this study is to find out the effects of Mulligan's Squeeze technique added as a complementary treatment to the conventional physiotherapy for the management of meniscal derangement in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This study was performed to determine the consequences of conventional physical therapy with and without Mulligan's Squeeze technique for meniscal derangement treatment in patients with knee osteoarthritis. This research study was a randomized controlled trial. The sample size was of 26 subjects. The subjects were nominated in accordance to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were equally and randomly divided into two groups. One group received Mulligan's Squeeze technique along with conventional physiotherapy exercises, with hot pack prior to the exercise session. The control group was only given conventional therapy exercises with hot pack application prior to any exercise. The treatment was given for two weeks and a total of six sessions, three sessions each week. The primary outcome measures were Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) for pain rating and goniometer to record range of knee flexion. The secondary outcome measures were Patient-specific functional scale (PSFS) and Knee-injury osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS). The measurements were taken at baseline, at end of first week and after the second week. The data was analyzed by using IBM SPSS software version 27.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

26

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan, 38000
        • Allied Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • • Pain during maximal knee flexion, pain when maximal extension of knee occurs

    • Both genders were taken; male and female
    • Age between 30 to 55 years
    • Tenderness along the line of joint
    • Complain or history of abnormal clicking sounds and/or popping of knee
    • If any of the mentioned special tests are positive: "Apley's compression and distraction test", the "Disco test or Thessaly's test" with almost 20° flexed position of knee, and "McMurray's test"
    • Participants who were willing to take part in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Presence of any knee co-morbidities

    • Knee OA of Grade 4
    • ACL or some other knee ligament injury/tears
    • Contusion present on knee, fracture of knee
    • Knee dislocation
    • Knee instability due to any ligamentous injury
    • Constant pain or discomfort due to underlying reasons (e.g. hyper-algesia), and any other wound or ailment
    • Participant not willing to be a part of the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Group A
Group A was given hot pack at knee joint for 10-15min. Then the Mulligan's Squeeze Technique was applied. The patient in supine lying. The therapist placed thumb on joint line tenderness of knee. With the other thumb, the therapist reinforced the first thumb. The patient was asked to slowly flex knee. The therapist maintaining the thumb contact, applied the force centrally. The force was increased progressively as the knee moved towards full range of available flexion. At the end range, the therapist assisted the tibia to move towards more flexion with ulnar border of their hand. This position was maintained for a few seconds and the overpressure was applied. Then patient was asked to perform knee extension. As the knee moved towards extension the force applied from both thumbs was progressively reduced. At maximal extension, no force was applied. This was repeated 10 times in each set with total 3 sets. After this stretching and strengthening exercises were performed by patient.
Other: Mulligan's Squeeze Technique - manual therapy
This technique was introduced by Brian R. Mulligan. In this technique the therapist places thumb along the tender joint margin and applies force centrally. The patient actively flexes knee and therapist progressively enhances force and at end applies overpressure. This force is decreased as knee moves towards extension. This method helps to maintain the meniscus in its normal position and corrects the derangement of meniscus.
Other: Conventional Physiotherapy
It includes stretching and strengthening exercises of muscles of the knee joint.
Active Comparator: Group B
Group B was given hot pack at knee joint for 10-15min. Then they were asked to perform stretching and strengthening exercises of the knee with at least 10 repetitions in each set and a total two sets in a day.
Other: Conventional Physiotherapy
It includes stretching and strengthening exercises of muscles of the knee joint.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time Frame: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
It was used to record the level of knee pain
Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
Goniometer
Time Frame: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
It was used to find out the range of movement of knee flexion.
Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)
Time Frame: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
It was used to find out the independence level and dysfunction level of patient.
Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS)
Time Frame: Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.
It is a scale designed specifically for knee problems. It has forty-two questions that cover several aspects of the problems related to knee.
Readings were taken at baseline, after 1st week and at end of 2nd week.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Faisalabad

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 2, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 22, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

April 25, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 25, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

April 30, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 30, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 25, 2024

Last Verified

April 1, 2024

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TUF/DR/SA/MSPP/2024/383

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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