Bowen Technique and Post Isometric Relaxation in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

The Hamstring muscles are present at the posterior surface of the thigh. The muscles start in the gluteal region and run back of the thigh and insert into the popliteal fossa. The function of hamstring muscles flexes the knee and extension of the thigh. In degenerative joint disease, muscles tightness of the lower extremity leads to a decrease in joint flexibility. In knee joint osteoarthritis, hamstring muscles are more prone to tightness. The objective of this study is to compare the effects of the Bowen technique and Post Isometric Relaxation on pain, range of motion, and hamstring flexibility in knee osteoarthritis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:Symptomatic subjects with hamstring tightnessBoth male and femaleAge between 45 to 65O degree to 20-degree active knee extension lossSubject with inter-articular knee joint pathologyDiagnosed osteoarthritis patientsGrade 1 to 4 OsteoarthritisExclusion Criteria:Subject history of lower extremity injuryAny Neurological symptoms or radiating painAny lower limb deformityAny fracture or Surgery is done for knee