Effect of Maitland mobilisation versus ultrasound therapy on pain and range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a quasi-experimental study Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/jhpo.V3I5.0115

Abstract

To compare Maitland mobilization and pulsed therapeutic ultrasound for pain and knee range of motion (ROM) in knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Adults aged 40–60 years were allocated by convenience to nine treatment sessions over three weeks. Pain and knee flexion ROM were measured before and after treatment. Pain analyses included 38 and 23 participants; ROM analyses included 36 and 22, respectively. Pain decreased by 0.58 ± 0.55 and 0.52 ± 0.51 points; ROM increased by 1.86° ± 2.27° and 1.32° ± 1.17° (all p < 0.001). Between-group differences were nonsignificant (pain, p = 0.67; ROM, p = 0.31). Mean changes were below published minimal clinically important differences. Both treatments were followed by small improvements, with no significant difference between treatments. Without a control group, improvements cannot be attributed to the interventions.