Immediate effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on quadriceps muscle on pain and functional mobility in OA knee patients

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) on quadriceps muscle on pain and functional mobility in patients with OA knee.Subject and Method: 60 patients were selected who matched clinically diagnosed OA Knee Based on American College of Rheumatology criteria for OA knee the subjects were randomly assigned to the experiment group (N=30), which received strokes of IASTM while the control group (N=30) were made to lie down in the treatment position for approximately 10-15 minutes. The NPRS and Timed Up and Go Test was assessed pre and post treatment for both the groups.Results: show there is clinically significant changes in pre and post comparison for experimental group whereas no significant changes are seen in control group.Conclusion: IASTM improves functional mobility and pain in patients with grade 0-2 Osteoarthritis knee. Therefore, it can be used in conjunct to conventional physical therapy.