Health Condition 1: M171- Unilateral primary osteoarthritisof knee
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Osteoarthritis will be diagnosed based on radiographic and clinical criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology which is knee pain + at least one criteria out of three 1. Age > 50 years 2. morning stiffness 2.Intensity of pain on VAS = 3
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Any other source of knee pain(pain referring from the low back, hip joint) 2.Any history of ligament or meniscus injury of the knee joint 3.Any history of malignancy, tuberculosis and infective conditions 4.Any other neurological, cardiovascular and psychological pathology 5.Any previous surgeries around the knee joint
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Intensity of pain in VAS 2. Muscle torqueTimepoint: 1. Baseline 2. Immediately following intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pressure pain threshold(local and distal)Timepoint: 1. Baseline 2. Immediately following intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi