Factors associated with risk of falling among individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Factors associated with risk of falling among adults with knee osteoarthritis: a cross sectional study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12617000154303

Enrollment

Registered

2017-01-30

Start date

2017-04-15

Completion date

2017-10-16

Last updated

2018-01-24

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between falls in adults with knee OA and clinical characteristics of knee OA such as pain, instability (giving way), physical function, muscle strength and balance. Participants aged 18 years old and above with knee OA meeting the clinical criteria of the American College of Rheumatology will be recruited from the community. Participants will be included whether they have a history of falls or not. Exclusion criteria will include the presence of another concomitant lower extremity musculoskeletal condition, inflammatory arthritis, the presence of neurological diseases, previous history of lower limb joint replacement, the presence of cognitive deficits, and those with a vestibular problem. In this cross-sectional study, history of falls will be the outcome variable while pain, instability (giving way), physical function, muscle strength and balance. These variables will be measured by the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Knee Outcome Survey – Activities of Daily Living Scale, Sensory Organization Test (SOT) using NeuroCom SMART Equitest system, hand held dynamometer and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The proposed study will be clinically relevant since identification and relationship of risk factors for falls among a knee OA population will help physiotherapists and other healthcare providers identify individuals at risk of falling. It will help in the creation of effective prevention strategies that focus on modifiable factors which may decrease future risk of falls. The results of the study will contribute evidence to clarify possible underlying mechanisms of the risk factors for falls in a knee OA population.

Interventions

This research will identify the factors that contribute to falling among adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study will explore the relationship between falls in adults with knee OA and clinical characteristics of knee OA such as pain, instability, physical function, muscle strength and balance. Participants will attend a session of up to 45 minutes to assess the knee, answer questionnaires, and perform standard tests for balance, strength and physical function.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Participants aged 18 years old and above with knee OA meeting the clinical criteria of the American College of Rheumatology will be recruited. Participants will be included whether they have a history of falls or not.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria will include the presence of another concomitant lower extremity musculoskeletal condition, inflammatory arthritis, the presence of neurological diseases, previous history of lower limb joint replacement, the presence of cognitive deficits, and those with a vestibular problem.

Outcome results