Effects of tens vs IFT in patients on pain and function on osteoarthritis of knee: A randomized control trial

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to find the effect of TENS vs IFT in patients on pain and function on osteoarthritis of knee with WOMAC index. Methodology: 60 participants with OA knee of age between 50-70yrs were devided into three groups i.e Group A, Group B and Group C. The participants were examined with their prior permission after explaining the need of study. Subjects in Group A were treated with IFT and exercises Group B were treated with TENS and exercises and Group C were treated with only exercises. Each participant treateded 1week. Result: The subjects in all the three groups after the treatment but there was significantly more decrease in pain among subjects in IFT group with difference of 47.95 so IFT is more effective to reduce pain as compared to TENS and conventional group. The p value for difference within scores in group was <0.0001 considered as extremely significant. Conclusion: This study concludes that, IFT, TENS and exercises were effective in reducing WOMAC score. After comparison it showed that IFT was statistically more effective for pain relief stiffnesss and physical function than TENS and Exercises.