Inclusion Criteria:  The age group was from 40 to 60 years. Both males and females were included. Average knee pain on walking >3 on an 11-point scale (NPRS) (0 no pain; 10 maximal pain). participants can walk independently without any assistive devices Diagnosed patients of grade II & III of Kallgren and Lawrence scale for knee osteoarthritis referred by an orthopaedic surgeon  Exclusion Criteria:  History of osteoporosis. Leg length discrepancy or structural deformity Knee surgery or TKR. Corticosteroid injection in knee joint Systemic arthritic condition History of tibiofemoral and patellofemoral replacement Any other neurological and muscular condition affecting the lower limb Any history of radiculopathy.