Comparison between effectiveness of Maitland Compression Technique with Medial Glide and Conventional Therapy in Patients with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

To compare the effectiveness of maitland compression technique with medial glide and conventional therapy in patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis.

Experimental study design.

30 patients between the age group 45 yrs to 65 yrs having dominant patellofemoral osteoarthritis were selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criterion.

Using random sampling method the 30 subjects were divided into 2 equal groups with 15 patients each. Both the groups were given conventional physical therapy as a baseline treatment. Along with conventional therapy the experimental group received Maitland Compression technique with medial glide. 3 series of 15 compressions per session for 5 days per week., whereas the control group received only the conventional physical therapy. The study was performed for 3 weeks. Evaluation was done before starting the treatment and then after 3 weeks. Outcomes scores were evaluated using KOOS Scale and VAS scale.

Subjects receiving Maitland Compression Technique with Medial Glide showed significant reductions in pain and other symptoms with an improvement in quality of life. (t of KOOS =10.52, t of VAS = 8.064).

The results supported the efficacy of Maitland Compression Technique with Medial Glide for rehabilitating the patients with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis. These changes are clinically significant.