Effect of Zingiber Cassumunar Roxb. Phonophoresis versus Aqua sonic gel on pain, range of motion and functional disability in patients with Osteoarthritis of knee: Randomized control trial.

Abstract

\n BackgroundThis research aims at assessing the use of ultrasound in combination with a ayurvedic ani-inflammatory Zingiber Cassumunar gel, considering the parameters of physiotherapy on knee osteoarthritis. Zingiber cassumunar (ginger) has been used, for its anti-inflammatory properties, orally as well by it’s topical application. Improvement in pain, range of motion, balance and an overall quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of knee has been studied through various physiotherapeutic exercises. In this study Otago exercise programme includes strengthening of lower limb and balance exercise along with walking protocol.Methodology: In this research we will include 52 subjects (n=52) having knee osteoarthritis between grade 1-3 according to Kallgren and Lawrence. In his randomized controlled single-blinded trial the subjects will be randomized into two group independent design (Group A and Group B) through envelope method of randomization. Group A will receive conventional therapy while Group B will be the experimental group. Efficacy of the intervention for both the groups is checked at the end of 2 weeks by using VAS, universal goniometer, WOMAC, star excursion balance test(SEBT) as the outcome measures.Discussion: The goal of this Randomized control trial is to examine the impact Zingiber Cassumunar phonophoresis in Knee osteoarthritis patients. This randomized control trial will help identify the rapid and long term effects of Zingiber Cassumunar phonophoresis on Knee osteoarthritis. This research findings will help develop a new prospect for the treatment of Knee osteoarthritis.The clinical trial registry-India(CTRI) registration number for this trial is CTRI/2021/05/033459.