EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE (PRT) VS CONVENTIONAL THERAPY ON PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent degenerative joint disorder that leads to chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced functional mobility. Conventional physiotherapy approaches aim to manage symptoms but often provide limited long-term relief. Positional Release Technique (PRT) is a gentle manual therapy method that reduces musculoskeletal discomfort by positioning the affected tissues in their most relaxed state, thereby facilitating pain reduction and functional improvement. This randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of PRT versus conventional therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Outcomes assessed included pain intensity, range of motion, and functional performance. The dataset provides clinical measures and intervention details that may assist future physiotherapy research and clinical applications in the management of KOA.

膝骨关节炎（Knee Osteoarthritis, KOA）是一种高发的退行性关节疾病，可引发慢性疼痛、关节僵硬及活动功能减退。常规物理治疗手段旨在控制症状，但往往仅能提供有限的长期缓解效果。体位释放技术（Positional Release Technique, PRT）是一种温和的徒手治疗方法，通过将受累组织置于最放松的状态以缓解肌肉骨骼不适，进而实现疼痛减轻与功能改善。本随机对照试验旨在对比体位释放技术与常规治疗在膝骨关节炎患者中的临床效果。本次试验评估的结局指标涵盖疼痛强度、关节活动度与功能表现。本数据集包含临床评估数据与干预细节，可为未来膝骨关节炎管理相关的物理治疗研究及临床应用提供参考与支持。