Adding Deep Front Line Myofascial Release to Selected Exercises in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

pain intensity

The scale that will be used the visual analogue scale;each subject will instructed to record pain intensity on line of 100mm. Starting from no pain on the leftto the most sever pain imaginable on the right Patient will choose the point which describe his pain.the more the score toward the end the more severe pain

Time frame: up to four weeks

function

The Arabic version of reduced Western Ontario and McMasters University Osteoarthritis Index (ArWOMAC) index will be used to measure functional disability.is a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 24 items divided into 3 subscales: * Pain (5 items): During walking, using stairs, in bed, sitting or lying, and standing upright * Stiffness (2 items): After first waking and later in the day Physical Function (17 items).The scores for each subscale are summed up, with a possible score range of 0-20 for Pain, 0-8 for Stiffness, and 0-68 for Physical Function.Higher scores on the WOMAC indicate worse pain, stiffness, and functional limitations

Time frame: up to four weeks

rang of motion

using digital inclinometer

Time frame: up to four weeks

joint position sense

using digital inclinometer for target angle 30 degree knee flexion

Time frame: up to four weeks