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Importance of lumbar core stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions, pain, dynamic balance and functional activities in patients with knee Osteoarthritis

Effects of lumbar core endurance training and stabilization exercises on pulmonary functions, pain, dynamic balance and functional activities in patients with knee OA

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/10/059073
Enrollment
310
Registered
2023-10-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: TENS, Infrared rays, Ultrasound, Q-Drills Exercises, Lumbar Core Stability Exercises: 1) Ultrasound- 1MHz, 1.2 Watts/cm2 for 5 minutes 2) IR – 10 minutes with comfortable heating 3) T

Sponsors

Government Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient referred to physiotherapy department by orthopedician or any medical practioner for Knee OA with kellgren Lawrence classification grade II & grade III from x ray defined by an orthopedician. 2. Patients’ chief complaint is related to pain around the knee joint with difficulties in ADLs like sit to stand, stair climbing etc... 3. Age of patient- 40 years & above 4. Genders : Male & females both are included 5. Patients who are able to comprehend commands

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Trauma and neurological condition of lumbosacral spine. 2.Previous surgery over lumbar spine/ hip / knee / ankle 3.Systemic illness like lower extremity vascular disorder 4.Patients with known case of pulmonary disorders 5.History of lower limb fracture 6.Medical red flags 7.Non-cooperative patient The above stated conditions will be ruled out on the discretion of a Medical Professional.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Score with Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Score With Modified WOMAC Scale, Score with Community Balance & Mobility Scale, Litre with FEV1, Litre with FVC, % with FEV1/FVCTimepoint: NPRS, Modified WOMAC scale score, Value of FEV1 & FVC will be measured at the first day of treatment & 6 weeks of treatment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sociodemographic Charecteristics Questionnaire, Visual analogue scale to evaluate Fatigue Severity, Visual Analogue Scale, Beck depresson inventory.Timepoint: Follow up would be taken at 6 months regular intervals for 3 years.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMAULIK SHAH

Civil Hospital

maulikshah50@yahoo.com9426818495

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026