Health Condition 1: M170- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Yoga Therapy: Yogic practices specific to OA knee ( 3 months)
Control Intervention1: Physical exercise: Physiotherapy protocol for OA knee (3months)
Sponsors
Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy Ministry of AYUSH
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed as having OA Knee(one or both joints) satisfying the ACR Guidelines. Age above 35 -70 yr. on/off NSAIDs Kellgren-Lawrence grade- 1 and 2 on X-ray
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Rheumatoid, arthritis, fibromyalgia, recurrent or active pseudo-gout, cancer or other serious medical condition History of Recent trauma to the lower limbs History of stroke or paraplegia or hemiparesis or hemiplegia History of ligament injury/ tear in any knee joint Oral steroids within the last four weeks Intra Auricular injection _the last 4 to 6 months Undergone Arthroscopy of knee Valgus deformity-grade 3 and above
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) In the reduction of Pain during activities 2) Improvement in daily physical activities and Quality of Life. Timepoint: Every week, upto 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in daily physical activities and Quality of Life. Timepoint: Every week, upto 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sujatha George
Yoga & Naturopathy OPD,(CCRYN) Safdurjung Hospital
Outcome results
None listed