Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to the scale described by Kellgren and Lawrence (Grade 2- minimal osteoarthritis with definite osteophytes and possible joint space narrowing on radiograph) 2. Knee osteoarthritis for a duration of more than 3 months 3. Individuals who can ambulate without assistive devices/ caretaker 4. Minimum educational level of 4th grade of elementary education 5. Individuals willing to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with known neuromuscular or musculoskeletal pathologies 2. Undergone total knee replacement, lumbar spine or any lower extremity surgery 3. Diagnosed with any health condition which could influence the function of foot such as diabetes mellitus or any neurological or orthopaedic impairment 4. Individuals who do not give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Toe Grip StrengthTimepoint: Once only | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Western Ontario & McMaster Universities Arthritis IndexTimepoint: Once only;Timed Up & Go TestTimepoint: Once only;Visual Analogue ScaleTimepoint: Once only | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGlevisha Ann Mendonca
Father Muller Medical College
Outcome results
None listed