Comparing The Effectiveness of Maitland Mobilization, Proprioceptive Exercise and Conventional Therapy on Pain, Functional Ability and Proprioception in Patients with Primary Osteoarthritis Knee – A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder affecting the weight bearing area of the joints and the leading cause of pain and disability in world wide. Most common in the middle and elderly population and tends to worsen with age if not treated. This study is to compare the effectiveness of Maitland mobilization, proprioceptive exercise and conventional therapy on pain, functional ability and proprioception in patients with primary OA knee. Methods: It was a single blinded randomized controlled trial.29 individuals with Osteoarthritis knee with Kellgren Grade II and III, age group ranging from 40 -60 years were participated. Based on the selection criteria individuals were randomly assigned using computer software generator into three groups by simple random sampling method. Group A received Maitland mobilization, Group B received proprioceptive exercise and Group C received conventional therapy for 3 days in a week for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks the pain proprioception and functional ability were evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale, modified Western Ontario and McMaster Universities and Active angle reproduction test. Conclusion: Maitland mobilization is more beneficial compared to proprioceptive exercise and Conventional therapy on pain and proprioception. Key words: Maitland mobilization, Osteoarthritis, Proprioception, Range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale